by Nathaniel Nathaniel Hawthorne
First published 2018
This biographical collection presents Hawthorne's life story alongside fiction that had not appeared in American publications before this volume. The memoir traces the author's development from his early years through his literary career, examining the experiences that shaped his distinctive voice. Readers encounter the man behind classics like The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables through personal accounts and observations. The accompanying stories demonstrate Hawthorne's range beyond his most famous works, offering tales that explore his recurring themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature. This reproduction preserves the original text exactly as it appeared, complete with period typography and formatting. The combination of biographical insight and previously unavailable fiction provides a fuller picture of one of America's most significant nineteenth-century authors, revealing both his personal struggles and creative process.
Genres: biography, fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, american, biographical-fiction, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biographical, found-family
Period: 19th-Century
326 pages · Paperback · Sagwan Press