The House of the Seven Gables: A Norton Critical Edition

“The notes and the annotations in this and other Norton volumes most influence my decision in choosing this text. I thought the volume excellent. My students commented that it was very helpful.” —MARGARET MURRAY, Western Connecticut State University

This Norton Critical Edition includes:

• The first edition of the novel, published in 1851 by Ticknor, Reed, and Fields.

• Robert S. Levine’s insightful introduction, revised headnotes, expanded explanatory footnotes, and note on the text and ann...