Books like Mosses from an Old Manse. 1/2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mosses from an Old Manse is a compilation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short fiction written in the mid‑19th century.
The volume reflects early American concerns about morality, social conduct, and religious belief, drawing strongly on Puritan traditions and the ominous specter of Satanism. Its stories often confront the conflict between outward virtue and hidden sin.
Included titles feature "The Old Manse", "Birth‑Mark", "Young Goodman Brown", "The Celestial Rail‑Road", "The Procession of Life", and others that illustrate Hawthorne’s characteristic blend of psychological depth and moral inquiry.
First publish date: 1846
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Nathaniel Hawthorne
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