TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lathrop,Rose Hawthorne
TI  - Memories of Hawthorne
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
KW  - Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Family
N1  - Release date is 2004-11-01; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Memories of Hawthorne" by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop is a biographical account written during the late 19th century. This work compiles reflections and letters from Sophia Hawthorne, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne through the eyes of his family, particularly focusing on Sophia's experiences and interactions with prominent literary figures of their time.   At the start of the memoir, the author explains her intent to share memories of her mother and the Hawthorne family, highlighting the warmth of correspondence and the beauty of their social circle, especially in connection to the Peabody family. The narrative emphasizes the close relationships between the Hawthornes and the Peabodys, detailing their character traits and artistic pursuits. We see glimpses of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s personality as a private yet profound man, and how his future wife, Sophia, plays a crucial role in navigating the social environment that filled their lives with intellectual and creative stimulus. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Hawthorne family's life, marked by both tranquility and artistic fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6926
ER  -