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The House of the Seven Gables
  
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de Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author) "HALFWAY DOWN A bystreet of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables, facing towards various points..." En savoir plus
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Grade 9 Up. Hawthorne's tale about the brooding hold of the past over the present is a complex one, twisting and turning its way back through many generations of a venerable New England family, one of whose members was accused of witchcraft in 17th century Salem. More than 200 years later, we meet the family in its decaying, gabled mansion, still haunted by the presence of dead ancestors: Hepzibah, an elderly gentlewoman fallen on had times; her ineffectual brother, Clifford; and young Phoebe, a country maiden who cheerfully takes it upon herself to care for her two doddering relations. There's also Holgrave, a free-spirited daguerreotypist, who makes a surprising transformation into conventional respectability at the story's end. These people seem to be symbols for Hawthorne's theme more than full-bodied characters in their own right. As such, it can only be difficult for today's young adults to identify with them, especially since they are so caught up in a past that is all but unknown to present day sensibilities. Talented Joan Allen, twice nominated for Academy Awards, reads the tale in a clear, luminous voice. Because she has chosen not to do voices, however, it is sometimes difficult to tell which character is speaking. Still, she is more than equal to the task of handling Hawthorne's stately prose in a presentation that will be a good curriculum support for students of Hawthorne or those seeking special insight into this work of fiction.?Carol Katz, Harrison Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.


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An almost operatic plot told in language that has the precision of architecture makes this classic American tale difficult for many of today's impatient, plot-oriented readers. For this reason, the Naxos production is to be commended. Marinker's enunciation maintains clarity, as well as good momentum. Some ironic nuances escape him, and, at times, he reveals indecision about how much acting to inject into the performance. A case in point is the quavering, falsetto voicing of Aunt Hepzibah. The classical music between breaks is elegant though a couple of transitions are obtrusive and inept. S.B.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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4.0étoiles sur 5 A mixed review from this Hawthorne fan, Jui 25 2004
This review is from: The House of the Seven Gables (Mass Market Paperback)
What can you say about Nathaniel Hawthorne's "House of the Seven Gables" that hasn't been said before? It's dark; it's Gothic; much of it is depressing; and the language is dense 19th century prose. Those who read primarily for plot will find it slow going, and those who look for likeable characters may be largely disappointed. In other words, for modern readers, this book may be a tough sell. Personally, I found it a little dull and a letdown after having recently reread (and enjoyed) "The Scarlet Letter."

Nonetheless, "The House of the Seven Gables" has its pleasures. Hawthorne, the scion of an old Massachusetts Puritan family, injects an unusual sense of historical depth into his writings. This is certainly true of "The House of the Seven Gables," which explores the idea of character flaws, evil and retribution passed down from generation to generation in a single family. Of course not everyone in the family is guilty, but the sins of a few taint the lives of all. As in much of Hawthorne's work, the supernatural, sometimes implied and sometimes explicit, plays a role in the workings of the plot. Even the daguerrotypist--nothing but an early photographer to us--must have given the 19th century reader a frisson because of his combination of mesmeric powers and miraculous ability to produce telling images out of pure light.

Hawthorne is a master of description, an expert at using his words to create images that convey far more than simple visuals. Even when the plot seemed stale and the characters wooden, the author's use of the language made it worth continuing. Hawthorne's descriptions of a little boy's love of animal-shaped cookies, of the garden with Maule's bitter well, and of the dead Jaffrey unmoving in his chair, to mention just a few, made the book well worth reading. "The House of the Seven Gables" may or may not be Hawthorne's best work (that's always a matter of opinion--try some of his short stories too), but it is an interesting book nonetheless

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3.0étoiles sur 5 Enjoyable but not spectacular, Mai 31 2004
Par Rachel (Dousman, WI USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: The House of the Seven Gables (Mass Market Paperback)
Though there were definitely times when this book was slow or difficult to understand, Hawthorne's writing, through the use of metaphors, allusions and other rhetorical devices is a wonderful accomplishment. It was hard for me to get into the book at the beginning and especially through the long discussion of the Pyncheon family but it payed off to know this information when the climax arose. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, but was not totally impressed by the story, reguardless of the universal themes that apply to us today.
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1.0étoiles sur 5 House of the boring gables, Mai 3 2004
Par katie bryan (Peru, Il United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: The House of the Seven Gables (Mass Market Paperback)
This is quit possibly the worst book i have ever read, it was dry, there was no plot, and it was hard to understand. if you are considering buying this book, bad idea...don't waste your penny, i recommend not reading anything by Nathaniel Hawthorne, he is the worst writter in the history of book writing.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Too Neatly Wrapped Up
I tried to read this book for the first time when I was in my late teens, but I couldn't stand it. The language was just too flowery and long-winded. Read more
Publié le Nov. 24 2003

3.0étoiles sur 5 Not his greatest work...
The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered one of his greatest novels, (According to Henry James) is based on a true story within Hawthorne's own family line... Read more
Publié le Oct. 7 2003

3.0étoiles sur 5 Very Slow
I have come to the conclusion that this is anovel you either love or you just can't get into it. I couldn't get into it. Read more
Publié le Jui 4 2003 par S. K. Leggate

3.0étoiles sur 5 Very Slow
I have come to the conclusion that this is a novel you will either love or you just can't get into it. I am one who couldn't get into it. Read more
Publié le Jui 4 2003 par S. K. Leggate

4.0étoiles sur 5 Hawthorne's Supernatural Thriller, 19th Century Style
Nathaniel Hawthorne is probably one of the most despised figures in the American literary canon, at least in the minds of the millions of school children forced to read "The... Read more
Publié le Mai 18 2003 par Jeffrey Leach

3.0étoiles sur 5 excellent writing, not that interesting
Hawthorne's writing style is excellent, perhaps one of the very best in english. and his idea is good too, i'll give him that. Read more
Publié le Avril 10 2003 par jan erik storebø

2.0étoiles sur 5 Hawthorne's Six-And-A-Half-Gable Surplus
Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables today enjoys unshakable status as one of the brighter stars in the firmament of American literature. Read more
Publié le Déc 4 2002 par J. E. Barnes

4.0étoiles sur 5 Nice Novel
This was a slow yet interesting read that definitely helps to build a strong vocabulary, something that is hard to find these days. Read more
Publié le Oct. 9 2002 par M. Signoretto

5.0étoiles sur 5 Not for short attention spans
A slow, leisurely, and deep read. Hawthorne has a wonderful prose style that is uniquely him. He has a poetic way of taking things that seem small or insignificant and making them... Read more
Publié le Juil 16 2002 par D. Gerner

1.0étoiles sur 5 BORING
Don't read unless you are held at gun point
Publié le Jui 27 2002

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