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Title:
Hawthorne
(English Men of Letters Series)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_(book)
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Hawthorne" by Henry James is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. The essay explores the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, focusing on his modest yet profound contributions to American literature and how his background shaped his artistry. The work presents an analysis of Hawthorne's character, his relationship with his Puritan ancestry, and the literary landscape of his time. The opening of the essay delves into Hawthorne's early years, emphasizing his tranquil life spent in Salem, Massachusetts, and the lack of dramatic incidents that characterized his existence. James reflects on the simplicity of Hawthorne's surroundings and the impact of his New England heritage on his writing. He portrays Hawthorne as a delicate genius whose introspective nature allowed him to articulate the complexities of human morality, even in a seemingly monotonous life. Additionally, James suggests that Hawthorne's works served as reflections of the society he lived in, highlighting the importance of understanding local culture to appreciate his literary contributions fully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 18566
Published: Jun 12, 2006
Downloads: 532
Language: English
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Subject: Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Hawthorne
(English Men of Letters Series)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_(book)
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Hawthorne" by Henry James is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. The essay explores the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, focusing on his modest yet profound contributions to American literature and how his background shaped his artistry. The work presents an analysis of Hawthorne's character, his relationship with his Puritan ancestry, and the literary landscape of his time. The opening of the essay delves into Hawthorne's early years, emphasizing his tranquil life spent in Salem, Massachusetts, and the lack of dramatic incidents that characterized his existence. James reflects on the simplicity of Hawthorne's surroundings and the impact of his New England heritage on his writing. He portrays Hawthorne as a delicate genius whose introspective nature allowed him to articulate the complexities of human morality, even in a seemingly monotonous life. Additionally, James suggests that Hawthorne's works served as reflections of the society he lived in, highlighting the importance of understanding local culture to appreciate his literary contributions fully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 18566
Published: Jun 12, 2006
Downloads: 532
Language: English
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Subject: Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.