TY - BOOK AU - Hawthorne,Nathaniel TI - Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 1 (of 2) AV - PS PY - 2012/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Love-letters KW - Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Correspondence KW - Hawthorne, Sophia Peabody, 1809-1871 -- Correspondence KW - Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence N1 - Release date is 2012-11-06; E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 1" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of personal correspondence written in the early 19th century. The volume primarily documents the affectionate and intimate letters exchanged between Hawthorne and his beloved, Sophia Peabody, during their courtship. This collection tends to explore themes of love, longing, and the tender dynamics of their relationship, showcasing Hawthorne's wit and emotional depth. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the context of the letters, outlining their intention and significance in capturing the courtship of Hawthorne and Peabody. The letters express a beautiful blend of longing and affection, with Hawthorne candidly sharing his thoughts about Sophia, encouraging her to maintain her health and cheerfulness. He vividly captures the mundane yet poignant aspects of his daily life, infusing each letter with humor and warmth, while frequently referencing their mutual emotional connection. Through these letters, readers get a vivid glimpse into the interior life of Hawthorne and the essence of his heartfelt communication with his future wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41309 ER -