The Complete Novels and Selected Tales of Nathaniel Hawthorne

The book is a hardcover ex-library edition, showing typical signs of library use. The binding is intact, though there is noticeable wear at the spine edges and corners. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or signatures, making it an excellent reading copy for those interested in Nathaniel Hawthorne's complete works.

This Modern Library Edition of "The Complete Novels and Selected Tales of Nathaniel Hawthorne" was published in 1937 by The Modern Library in New York. It features an introduction by Norman Holmes Pearson, adding scholarly insight to Hawthorne's celebrated works. This edition is a comprehensive collection of Hawthorne's novels and selected tales, offering readers a deep dive into his exploration of themes such as morality, sin, and human nature. As a Modern Library Edition, this volume is part of a respected series known for making classic literature accessible to a broad audience. This particular copy is an ex-library edition, indicating it was previously part of a library collection, which may appeal to collectors of library editions. The book is bound in a sturdy hardcover, although it lacks a dust jacket. Despite some wear typical of library usage, it remains a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of classic American literature.