Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1846, 'Mosses from an Old Manse' is the follow up to Hawthorne's earlier collection, 'Twice-Told Tales.' Containing twenty-three engaging stories, Mosses was released to wide acclaim from contemporary writers and reviewers. Notably, the collection features some stories counted among Hawthorne's best "Young Goodman Brown," and "Rappaccini's Daughter."