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Nathaniel Hawthorne. A renowned author from Salem, MA who was known for his works of dark romanticism. Hawthorne was a supporter of creating a balance between Romanticism and Transcendentalism. Born- July 4 th , 1804 Died- May 19 th , 1864 Works by Hawthorne The Scarlet Letter (1850)
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Nathaniel Hawthorne • A renowned author from Salem, MA who was known for his works of dark romanticism. Hawthorne was a supporter of creating a balance between Romanticism and Transcendentalism. • Born- July 4th, 1804 • Died- May 19th, 1864 • Works by Hawthorne • The Scarlet Letter (1850) • The House of the Seven Gables (1851) • The Blithedale Romance (1852) • The Marble Faun (1860) • Fanshawe (1828, published anonymously)
Nathaniel Hawthorne • Hawthorne had also published many tales/short stories • Ethan Brand • My Kinsman, Major Molineux • Tanglewood Tales • The Minister’s Black Veil • “Every individual has a place to fill in the world and is important in some respect whether he chooses to be so or not.”-Nathaniel Hawthorne • Nathaniel Hawthorne was unique because he lived in both the romantic and transcendentalist time periods. He had experienced both philosophies and learned that it is impossible for one to be enlightened unless one maintains a balance of emotion and reason.