Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 290 Stearns, Frank Preston 1846 1917 The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne Text file produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 755245 2025-07-03T10:22:26.423650 text/html 770198 2021-02-26T01:19:09 text/html 362650 2025-07-03T10:22:35.927504 application/epub+zip 374751 2025-07-03T10:22:29.815613 application/epub+zip 353555 2025-07-03T10:22:28.519598 application/epub+zip 649823 2025-07-03T10:22:40.833505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 616543 2025-07-03T10:22:35.099540 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 587210 2022-09-04T04:53:11.809255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 675676 2025-07-03T10:22:25.656591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 675537 2016-12-14T10:09:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 669966 2013-06-13T16:16:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 669999 2013-06-13T16:16:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22520 2025-07-03T10:22:40.963516 application/rdf+xml 15664 2025-07-03T10:22:29.025557 image/jpeg 3605 2025-07-03T10:22:28.773569 image/jpeg 260550 2016-12-14T13:09:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 259687 2013-06-13T16:17:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 271293 2021-02-26T01:19:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 259597 2013-06-13T16:17:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 353211 2025-07-03T10:22:26.479558 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