Nathaniel Hawthorne was a celebrated nineteenth century American literary figure who penned numerous critically acclaimed novels and short stories. Hawthorne''s writings were mostly Puritanical moral allegories set in New England. Element of Dark Romanticism, theme of inherent evil, moral dilemma and psychological complexity of human mind are explored in his works consistently. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:Endicott and the Red CrossYoung Goodman BrownEthan BrandMy Kinsman, Major MolineuxEarth''s HolocaustThe Gray ChampionThe Minister''s Black Veil