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The House of the Seven Gables

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Horror

by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert S. Levine

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3.45 (23.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1851
description 225 pages

The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert S. Levine holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.45 out of 5, based on 23.8K reader ratings. First published in 1851. The book spans 225 pages.

About The House of the Seven Gables

The sins of one generation are visited upon another in a haunted New England mansion until the arrival of a young woman from the country breathes new air into mouldering lives and rooms. Written shortly after The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables re-addresses the theme of human guilt in a style remarkable in both its descriptive virtuosity and its truly modern mix of fantasy and realism.

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Author Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert S. Levine
Published 1851
Pages 225
Genres Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror
Average Rating 3.45 / 5.00
Total Ratings 23,797

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.5
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23.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.45, The House of the Seven Gables is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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This Book
4.03
Horror Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The House of the Seven Gables?

The House of the Seven Gables is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Horror.

Is The House of the Seven Gables worth reading?

Based on 23.8K reader ratings, The House of the Seven Gables has an average score of 3.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is The House of the Seven Gables?

The House of the Seven Gables has 225 pages.

Who wrote The House of the Seven Gables?

The House of the Seven Gables was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert S. Levine. It was first published in 1851.

What is the ISBN for The House of the Seven Gables?

The ISBN-13 for The House of the Seven Gables is 9780393924760.0.

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