The Great Carbuncle

Listen to The Great Carbuncle, a classic short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Set among the mysterious mountains of New England, the story follows a group of travellers searching for the legendary Great Carbuncle — a magnificent jewel said to shine with its own extraordinary light. Each traveller is drawn to the treasure for a different reason, revealing Hawthorne’s characteristic themes of ambition, greed, wonder, and the meaning of true happiness. ✍️ Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne 🔊 Format: Full Audiobook / Short Story Perfect for listeners who enjoy classic literature, atmospheric tales, American Gothic fiction, and public-domain audiobooks. If you enjoy classic short stories and audiobooks, subscribe for more narrated works from the public domain.