霍桑在《带七个尖角阁的房子》中揭示了对于罪与救赎这一主题的思考与解答。在这部小说中，房子是最重要的象征物，代表了历史、父辈之罪和孤独。霍桑在该书中努力淡化《红字》中过于浓重的清教主义阴影，本书在艺术水平上可与霍桑代表作《红字》相媲美。

The House of the Seven Gables is a Gothic novel written beginning in mid-1850 by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in April 1851. The novel follows a New England family and their ancestral home. In the book, Hawthorne explores themes of guilt, retribution, and atonement and colors the tale with suggestions of the supernatural and witchcraft.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804-May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. Many of his works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, Dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend Franklin Pierce.