Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

The life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

1,770 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

A critical biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne. The writer shows why Hawthorne is considered to be the epitome of the American Romantic writer. Discusses his life, and early works, his upbringing and education and how these influenced the development of his unique writing style. Discusses his works "The Birthmark" and "The Scarlet Letter".

From the Paper:

"Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of early America's greatest authors. He was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem, Massachusetts, where he spent his childhood with his mother and two sisters. When Hawthorne was four years old, his father died of yellow fever, leading to a somber childhood. His mother became overly protective and pushed him toward more isolated pursuits. Hawthorne's childhood left him overly shy and bookish, and molded his life as a writer."