Biography:One of America's first authors, much of his writing centers on New England, with many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration.
His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement.
Hawthorne's texts typically contained moral messages and deep psychological complexity.
Born:July 4, 1804 Birthplace:Salem, Massachusetts, USA Star Sign:Cancer
1842-07-09 American "The Scarlett Letter" writer Nathaniel Hawthorne (38) marries American painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody (33) in the Peabody's home, Boston, until his death in 1864
Historical Events
1850-03-16 Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" published by Ticknor, Reed and Fields in Boston
Quotes by Nathaniel Hawthorne
"You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it."
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