Publisher's Synopsis
""Passages from the American Note Books of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" is a collection of writings by the renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book includes a selection of notes, observations, and musings that Hawthorne recorded in his journals throughout his life. The writings cover a wide range of topics, from personal reflections on his own life and experiences to his thoughts on politics, society, and human nature. The book provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers, and offers insights into the creative process and the development of Hawthorne's literary style. The language is rich and evocative, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.1871. Two Volumes in One. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. After his death his wife edited and published his notebooks Passages from the American Notebooks, Passages from the English Notebooks, and Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger PublishingThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.