Rappaccini's Daughter

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a poignant tale encapsulating the interplay between science, morality, and human emotion in 19th-century America. Hawthorne employs rich, symbolic language to explore the consequences of scientific experimentation and the loss of innocence. Set against the backdrop of an Italian garden, the narrative weaves together themes of beauty and danger, as the protagonist, Giovan...