02249cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450047001512640051001983000047002493360026002963370026003223380036003485000031003845080154004155201173005695340045017426530036017876530053018238560042018769990017019187170UtSlPG20260610133203.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aStearns, Frank Preston,d1846-191714aThe Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-12-01 aText file produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger a"The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne" by Frank Preston Stearns is a biographical account written in the late 19th century that explores the life, experiences, and literary achievements of Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's revered authors. The book not only delves into Hawthorne's personal history but also seeks to provide critical insights into his literary genius, highlighting the influences that shaped his works and character. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing Salem, Massachusetts, a significant location in Hawthorne's life and ancestry. It details the historical significance of Salem and introduces readers to the Hathorne family lineage, from early settlers to the impacts of the Salem witchcraft trials, which resonate in Hawthorne's later writings. The text also provides context regarding Hawthorne's ancestors' roles within the community, particularly with regards to the colonial period. This foundation allows for a deeper understanding of the environment in which Hawthorne was born and raised, ultimately framing the narrative of his subsequent life and literary pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 aNovelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7170 c49161d49161