Book details
House of the Seven Gables (Calico Illustrated Classics Set 2)
Description
A prominent New England family suffering under a two-hundred-year-old curse is plagued by greed, vengeful acts, and violent death. Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of family honor brings us the Pyncheon family. From the deception of the first Colonel Pyncheon to the evilness of the current Judge Pyncheon, the family's curses, troubles, and few happinesses are revealed. Follow all happenings of the family home in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
expert
Length
112 pages
Why to read
- Accessible Adaptation: The adaptation by Jan Fields may make the complex language and themes of Hawthorne's original work more accessible to modern readers, especially younger audiences, while still retaining the essence of the classic story.
- Enhanced Understanding: The illustrations in the Calico Illustrated Classics Set 2 can help readers visualize the setting, characters, and events of the story, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the narrative.
- Cultural Literacy: Reading adapted classics like 'The House of the Seven Gables' can provide cultural literacy, as the story is part of America's literary heritage and contains themes and references that are still relevant today.
- Engaging Storytelling: Jan Fields' retelling of 'The House of the Seven Gables' promises to deliver the suspense, drama, and moral complexities of the original in a way that is engaging and entertaining for contemporary readers.