44 pages 1 hour read

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Marble Faun

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1860

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Marble Faun draws praise for its rich atmospheric descriptions and exploration of themes like sin, guilt, and redemption. However, critiques focus on its convoluted plot and ambiguous ending, which can frustrate readers. The novel's fusion of romance and mystery appeals to some, while others find it meandering and dense.

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Who Should Read The Marble Faun?

Readers who appreciate classical literature, Gothic romance, and complex moral themes would enjoy Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Marble Faun. Fans of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde will find similar enchantment in Hawthorne’s exploration of innocence, sin, and art.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Romance
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Topics
Arts / Culture
History: World
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Life/Time: The Past