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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hawthorne in the 1860s Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne; July 4, 1804 – May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.

He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, from a family long associated with that town. Hawthorne entered Bowdoin College in 1821, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1824, and graduated in 1825. He published his first work in 1828, the novel ''Fanshawe''; he later tried to suppress it, feeling that it was not equal to the standard of his later work. He published several short stories in periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as ''Twice-Told Tales''. The following year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody. He worked at the Boston Custom House and joined Brook Farm, a transcendentalist community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. ''The Scarlet Letter'' was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. A political appointment as consul took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return to Concord in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864.

Much of Hawthorne's writing centers on New England, and many works feature moral metaphors with an anti-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 college friend Franklin Pierce, written for his 1852 campaign for President of the United States, which Pierce won, becoming the 14th president. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Scarlet Letter. by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

    Published 2000
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    Our Old Home. by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

    Published 2009
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    The house of the seven gables. by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

    Published 2009
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    The scarlet letter : a romance / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1997
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    A wonder-book : Tanglewood tales ; Grandfather's chair / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1881
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    Our old home / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1901
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    The scarlet letter / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1892
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    The best of Hawthorne / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1951
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    Twice told tales. by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1900
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    The snow-image and other Twice-told tales / by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1876
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    A wonder-book for boys and girls : and Tanglewood tales. by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

    Published 1898
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