Nathaniel Hawthrone Flashcards
What in his writing have provided a model for generations of American writers?
The symbolism, psychological insight, and clarity of expression found in his writing have provided a model for generations of American writersz
What types of themes did he prefer?
Nathaniel Hawthrone preferred themes drawn more from a Puritan preoccupation with guilt and the natural depravity of humans.
When and where was he born
born on July 4, 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts
who did his family consist of
family consisted of early Puritan settlers in American who had lived in Salem since the 1600s
what may have one of his ancestors been?
a judge in the Salem witchcraft trials
what was his father and how old was Nathaniel when he died
he was a ship captain; Nathaniel was 4 when his dad died
where did he attended college and who did he befriend?
He attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME; Befriended Franklin Pierce, who later became president of the US
what did he do until the 1840s?
Until the 1840s, Hawthorne wrote little except for an amateurish novel, Fanshawe, published anonymously at his own expense in 1828
What were some of his stories sold to magazines published as?
Some of his stories sold to magazines were published as “Twice Told Tales” in 1837
his best known work was what and when was is published
the scarlett letter and 1850
what did he write in 1851
the house of the seven gables
who did he marry and when
Sophia Peabody in 1842
when did pierce become president
1853
what did pierce offer Hawthorne
a consulship in Liverpool (held until 1857
When did Hawthorne die
May 19, 1864 in Plymouth, New Hampshire
