Author · 1804 to 1864

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American writer who explored guilt, sin and the dark side of Puritan New England.

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Her life in 6 moments

• Friend of Melville

  Melville dedicated Moby-Dick to him.

• Brook Farm

  He joined an experimental community in 1841.

• Twice-Told Tales

  His short stories made his name in 1837.

• Consul

  He served as a US consul in Europe.

Timeline

1. 1804

   Born in Salem.

2. 1825

   Graduates from Bowdoin College.

3. 1842

   Marries Sophia Peabody.

4. 1846

   Surveyor of the port of Salem.

5. 1850

   The Scarlet Letter.

6. 1864

   Dies.

People in her story

• Herman MelvilleFriend and admirer

Go deeper

• Nathaniel HawthorneWikipedia

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