The Birthmark (A Dark Tale of Love & Obsession)

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Birthmark (A Dark Tale of Love & Obsession),' readers are confronted with a haunting story that explores the destructive forces of perfectionism and obsession. Set in the 18th century Puritan society, the novella delves into the life of the brilliant scientist Aylmer and his deep-seated desire to remove the single flaw on his wife's otherwise flawless face. Through vi...