Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Rate this book. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Loading interface About the author. Nathaniel Hawthorne 4, books 3, followers. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer.
He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe , in In , he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged to painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody the next year.
He worked at a Custom House and joined a Transcendentalist Utopian community, before marrying Peabody in The Scarlet Letter was published in , followed by a succession of other novels.
A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before returning to The Wayside in Hawthorne died on May 19, , leaving behind his wife and their three children. Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England and many feature moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His work is considered part of the Romantic movement and includes novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend, the United States President Franklin Pierce.
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