Nathaniel Hawthorne
1804-1864
Nathaniel Hawthorne emerges as one of the most iconic American writers of the 19th century, renowned for his masterful exploration of psychological complexity and moral ambiguity in his literary works. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne's upbringing was heavily influenced by his Puritan ancestry, a theme that would later feature prominently in his writing. His early life was marked by tragedy, as his father's death forced the family into relative seclusion, fostering a deep introspection that would resonate in his fiction.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
A Wonder Book For Boys And Girls
Nathaniel HawthorneClassical Myths Eustace Bright, a Williams College student, acts as narrator retelling famous Greek myths to a group of school children. The myths ...
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Nathaniel HawthorneThe Blithedale Romance
Nathaniel HawthorneA Romance Inspired by Hawthorne’s brief time at the Brook Farm commune, the story explores the conflicts between personal ambition, romantic entang...
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Nathaniel HawthorneA Romance A gothic novel centered around a mysterious, decaying mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, and the family that inhabits it. The story follows...
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Nathaniel HawthorneA Romance A classic work of historical fiction set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1642 to 1649. The novel tells the story of Hester P...
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