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Titre : The House of Seven Gables
Éditeur : Harry Altemus, Philadelphia
Date d'édition : 1893
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Assez bon
Etat de la jaquette : Pas de jaquette
Vendeur : PEND BOOKS, Newton Stewart, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Reprint. Blue cloth, missing blank free endpaper, owner's name. Lower corners of boards are mottled. Size: 12mo. N° de réf. du vendeur 66917
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Vendeur : PEND BOOKS, Newton Stewart, Royaume-Uni
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Some tanning to pages, slight tide mark at front hinge, not showing inside. N° de réf. du vendeur 49199
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Used. In a world teetering precariously on the brink of modernity, Nathaniel Hawthorne?s ?The House of the Seven Gables,? revived in the vibrant year of 1967, beckons you to step gingerly through its peculiar threshold. This tome, graced by the esteemed yet somewhat baffling Collier Books imprint, is a curious amalgamation of archaic charm and psychedelic whimsy?perfect for those who fancy themselves as connoisseurs of both literature and eccentricity. Who would have thought that a dusty old house in Massachusetts could serve as a backdrop for the kind of intrigue usually reserved for soap operas? Well, Hawthorne did, and with flair! Nestled in the pages of this book is a seven-gabled mansion that might just have more personality than the cast of characters who inhabit it. Think of it as the architectural equivalent of a grumpy uncle who tells incomprehensible stories at family gatherings?fascinating in theory, a bit questionable in practice. The house, much like certain relatives, is replete with secrets, lurking shadows, and an odd assortment of cursed furniture that could probably tell tales more riveting than the plot itself. You might even find yourself contemplating whether the house is a character in its own right or simply a crumbling witness to the follies of its inhabitants. As you turn the pages, prepare yourself for an exploration of themes that range from the hauntingly tragic to the unintentionally comic. Hawthorne?s prose, laden with an uncharacteristically dour sense of humor, prompts you to question who is truly haunted: the house, the people, or perhaps the reader, who naively believed they could escape the morose undertones of 19th-century literature. The residents of the house seem to be entangled in a web of familial curses and long-buried grudges, which makes one wonder if this is less of a gothic novel and more of an extended family therapy session gone awry. If you crave a reading experience that offers more twists and turns than a pretzel at a county fair, then this book is your ticket to a world where the mundane is elevated to the extraordinary. It?s a fine choice for those who enjoy sitting around in their own seven-gabled mansions (or cramped studio apartments) pondering the great questions of existence, like why one cousin always brings fruitcake to family reunions or why the house seems to creak ominously every time the light dims. To truly appreciate the depth of this literary offering, one must consider the broader context of the 1960s. This was a decade of revolutionary change, psychedelic experiences, and a distinct disillusionment with the status quo?ideal fodder for someone like Hawthorne, who never met a dark thought he didn?t like. So, what does a vintage edition of ?The House of the Seven Gables? from 1967 reveal about our current predicaments? Perhaps it?s a reminder that while houses may weather storms, the real tempest lies within their walls?or perhaps in the minds of their readers. Condition: This volume has bravely journeyed through time, gathering an assortment of delightful quirks along the way. Expect the pages to be slightly yellowed, as if they, too, have been basking in the glow of a 1967 disco ball. The cover bears the scars of time, with the occasional dog-ear that suggests a previous owner was so engrossed they forgot to use a bookmark. Embrace these imperfections as badges of honor; they are what make this book truly unique, much like the eccentricities of its author. So, if you find yourself in the mood for a literary escapade that blends the eerie with the absurd, look no further than this whimsical revival of Hawthorne?s classic. Perfect for coffee tables, Instagram photos, or those moments when you want to impress dinner guests with your knowledge of obscure 19th-century literature. Grab it now from Crappy Old Books, where the second-hand treasures are always a little quirky, and leaving empty-handed is simply not an option! N° de réf. du vendeur 1764
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Vendeur : Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. The curse of Matthew Maule descends on seven generations of the inhabitants of an old New England house Dampness has seeped into more than just the cover. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 123519115
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Vendeur : Foxtrot Books, Yankton, SD, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Good Condition paperback 60 pages former library book. N° de réf. du vendeur 037169
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Kollectible & Rare Books, Bartlesville, OK, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Good clean copy. Edge wear. Tanning along fore edges. Some rubbing and fading to covers. Walmart stamp on front cover. N° de réf. du vendeur krb13646
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Poor. No Jacket. Front pages ripped out (book opens to title page) Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 123630721
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Vendeur : Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 123615767
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Vendeur : Dan A. Domike, Hoquiam, WA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Some edgewear. Mild page toning. Otherwise a clean copy. Third printing from August 1955. N° de réf. du vendeur 014682
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Vendeur : Polly's Books, Grand Rapids, MI, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Used: Good. 4th Printing, 1967. Same Cover Art. A good copy with a tight and square binding. Text is clean but has yellowed. Softcovers are good but have lightly yellowed. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery. N° de réf. du vendeur 18052
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