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La Maison aux sept pignons
400 pages
Published January 29, 2025
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
5,503 books3,653 followersNathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history.
Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged to painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody the next year. He worked at a Custom House and joined a Transcendentalist Utopian community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before returning to The Wayside in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children.
Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England and many feature moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His work is considered part of the Romantic movement and includes novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend, the United States President Franklin Pierce.
Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged to painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody the next year. He worked at a Custom House and joined a Transcendentalist Utopian community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before returning to The Wayside in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children.
Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England and many feature moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His work is considered part of the Romantic movement and includes novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend, the United States President Franklin Pierce.
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January 26, 2026
Les ingrédients étaient là pour un roman mémorable: une famille déchue, aux prises avec une ancienne malédiction, une grande maison inquiétante, une histoire de meurtre nébuleuse et louche, et même une histoire d’amour… Et pourtant, Hawthorne n’a de cesse de quitter l’histoire pour s’abandonner à de ronflantes digressions. Tellement de potentiel gaspillé, parce que sa plume est généralement belle, les personnages sont super intéressants, mais semble-t-il que ça ne tentait pas trop à l’auteur d’en faire quelque chose de plus profond. L’intrigue est nouée et dénouée rapidement, les promesses jamais tenues. Chaque fois qu’on semble revenir vers le récit, on en sort à nouveau pour plusieurs pages de descriptions pesantes ou quelque autre élément sans intérêt. Terriblement frustrant.
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