Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 210 Hawthorne, Julian 1846 1934 Hawthorne and His Circle Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Hawthorne and His Circle" by Julian Hawthorne is a memoir-like historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the life and friendships of Nathaniel Hawthorne, particularly highlighting his relationships with prominent literary figures of his time, as well as the author's own experiences growing up as the son of the renowned novelist. It explores themes of legacy, creativity, and the impact of genius, particularly through the lens of familial and artistic connections. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Julian Hawthorne's reflections on his father, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and his privileged upbringing among literary giants such as Emerson and Thoreau. The author expresses his gradual realization of the unique advantages of his heritage amidst the warmth of these friendships. As he recounts his childhood memories, Julian conveys a deep reverence for his father's literary pursuits and the profound influences of those surrounding him. This initial glimpse into his formative years sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of the additional figures and events that shaped both his and his father’s lives, emphasizing the interplay between personal and shared experiences in the realm of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Friends and associates Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 652127 2025-07-03T09:43:01.438022 text/html 644787 2013-02-05T10:20:14 text/html 321439 2025-07-03T09:43:09.333003 application/epub+zip 331513 2025-07-03T09:43:04.249008 application/epub+zip 319607 2025-07-03T09:43:03.130028 application/epub+zip 565246 2025-07-03T09:43:13.631000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538122 2025-07-03T09:43:08.641003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492153 2022-09-04T03:58:44.315248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 603794 2025-07-03T09:43:01.036036 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 603587 2009-04-02T14:56:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18806 2025-07-03T09:43:13.755970 application/rdf+xml 14914 2025-07-03T09:43:03.606034 image/jpeg 4077 2025-07-03T09:43:03.367016 image/jpeg 242983 2013-02-05T10:20:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 242200 2009-04-02T14:58:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 314866 2025-07-03T09:43:01.487068 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia