Hawthorne And His Circle

By Julian Hawthorne

Book Overview

Hawthorne and His Circle is a book written by Julian Hawthorne, the son of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a renowned American author. The book is a collection of essays and biographical sketches that provide an intimate look into the life and times of Nathaniel Hawthorne and his circle of friends and acquaintances.The book explores the literary and cultural landscape of 19th century America, including the transcendentalist movement, the rise of the novel, and the impact of the Civil War. It features portraits of some of the most influential figures of the era, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.Hawthorne and His Circle also delves into the personal life of Nathaniel Hawthorne, including his marriage to Sophia Peabody and his struggles with depression and anxiety. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of one of America's most celebrated authors and the social and intellectual milieu in which he lived and worked.Overall, Hawthorne and His Circle is a rich and engaging portrait of a pivotal moment in American literary and cultural history, written by a writer who was uniquely positioned to provide insight into the world of his famous father and his contemporaries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163112615
• ISBN13: 9781163112618
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"