Young Goodman Brown

audiobook (Unabridged)

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Enter the shadowy heart of 17th-century New England in Young Goodman Brown, a haunting allegory by Nathaniel Hawthorne. First published in 1835, this iconic short story follows a young Puritan man who sets out on a mysterious nighttime journey into the forest—only to confront the darkness within his community, his faith, and ultimately, himself.

As Goodman Brown ventures deeper into the woods, he encounters symbols of evil, temptation, and hypocrisy. The line between reality and nightmare blurs, leading to a shattering revelation that will forever alter his perception of those he once trusted. With themes of morality, guilt, religious hypocrisy, and psychological unraveling, Hawthorne's tale endures as a masterclass in American gothic fiction and early psychological horror.

This atmospheric audiobook captures every nuance of Hawthorne's prose—from its rich symbolism to its creeping dread. Whether you're a lover of classic American literature, dark allegory, or stories of inner torment, Young Goodman Brown will resonate long after the final word.

Young Goodman Brown