Young Goodman Brown

Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by Andrea Giordani

In this classic tale, the young Puritan Goodman Brown heads into the woods for a meeting with the devil. His world turns on its head, however, when he sees who else has gathered for the satanic ceremony. This one evening will forever mar how he sees his neighbors, his family, and himself. See for yourself why Hawthorne’s chilling allegory for Puritan culture and the loss of innocence has become a staple of early American fiction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Audio Sommelier
• Release date: Jan 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9781509480906

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Born in 1804, Nathaniel Hawthorne is known for his historical tales and novels about American colonial society. After publishing The Scarlet Letter in 1850, its status as an instant bestseller allowed him to earn a living as a novelist. Full of dark romanticism, psychological complexity, symbolism, and cautionary tales, his work is still popular today. He has earned a place in history as one of the most distinguished American writers of the nineteenth century.

Reviews for Young Goodman Brown

[George Szmaj · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Horribly difficult book. The language is beautiful. Nathanial Hawthorne really knows how to write