Download or read book Four Classic American Novels written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shining examples of American literature at its best, these four novels explore timeless themes—adventure, war, sex, and morality—through compelling narratives. An adulteress, a runaway boy, a terrified soldier, and a maltreated sailor—the heroes of these novels have become a part of popular culture. This indispensable volume includes… The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Billy Budd by Herman Melville With an Introduction by Sandra Newman