The Literary World

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An analysis of the work of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Irving and the descriptions that both authors use. The author compares Hawthorne's depiction of the Puritan city and Irving's depiction of the country. The author compares the writings and different literary worlds of these two famous writers.

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"Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter and Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (published in 1819-20) are two of the most important and influential works of American 19th century fiction. Despite their many differences in form, content and style, they share one essential commonality: They both helped to create an essentially American style of writing that focused on subjects and characters who were undeniably and unmistakably American. This paper explores the form and style of these two works, emphasizing the ways in which these two writers each underscored the national concerns of his time.'

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