Life Of Nathaniel Hawthorne

By Moncure Daniel Conway

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" by Moncure D. Conway is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book delves into the life and times of Hawthorne, from his early childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, to his rise as one of the most celebrated writers of the 19th century.Conway offers a detailed account of Hawthorne's family background, his education, and his early career as a writer. He also explores the personal struggles that shaped Hawthorne's life, including his relationship with his wife, Sophia Peabody, and his battles with depression and anxiety.Throughout the book, Conway provides insight into Hawthorne's writing process, examining the themes and motifs that are present in his most famous works, such as ""The Scarlet Letter"" and ""The House of the Seven Gables"". He also sheds light on the literary and cultural context of Hawthorne's time, exploring the influence of transcendentalism and other intellectual movements on his work.Overall, ""Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers a rich portrait of one of America's greatest writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawthorne's life and work, as well as the cultural history of 19th-century America.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: 1425494285
• ISBN13: 9781425494285
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"