The Old Apple Dealer (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")

Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Synopsis:

In "The Old Apple Dealer," a mysterious and enigmatic apple dealer arrives in a small New England town, captivating the locals with his peculiar apples. As the townspeople become increasingly obsessed with the apples, they soon discover that there is more to the dealer and his fruit than meets the eye. Hawthorne weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense, leaving readers questioning the true nature of the apples and the dealer's intentions.

Genres: Gothic fiction, mystery, supernatural

Themes: Temptation, the power of nature, the duality of human nature

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