• The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne with guest Dr. Carl Sederholm

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne with guest Dr. Carl Sederholm

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  • Join us as we welcome back Dr. Carl Sederholm, a professor of horror and early American studies at BYU, to explore the haunting world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables. Although the novel unfolds at a slow pace, it offers a rich foundation for discussing how individuals and families grapple with ancestral guilt and inherited curses. Together, we’ll examine themes like wealth, greed, isolation, and untimely death.

    We’ll also delve into Hawthorne’s personal struggles with ancestral guilt, particularly his connection to the Salem witch trials through his Puritan ancestors. Could this novel represent Hawthorne’s attempt to confront and heal the past? Tune in for an insightful conversation on how The House of the Seven Gables continues to resonate with readers through its exploration of history, legacy, and haunting family secrets.
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