Learn about the life of the famous American author.

Handsome, reserved, almost frighteningly aloof until he was approached, then playful, cordial, Nathaniel Hawthorne was as mercurial and double-edged as his writ

This historical guide collects a number of original essays by Hawthorne scholars that place the author in historical context. It includes a brief biography and

A literary criticism essay examining Hawthorne's work through the lens of his personal story and view.