True Stories of History and Biography

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Overview

Nathaniel Hawthorne's book, "True Stories of History and Biography," is a riveting collection of narratives that dig into the lives of great characters and key events. The book provides readers with a unique blend of Hawthorne's literary ability and his interest in history. Nathaniel Hawthorne, well known for his fiction, lends his storytelling skills to this collection, reconstructing the lives of historical individuals in his own engaging style. He introduces readers to the lives of prominent people such as Benjamin West, Queen Christina of Sweden, and Benjamin Franklin through his narratives. The stories reflect the spirit of these persons' accomplishments, problems, and personal journeys, combining biographical insight with imaginative storytelling. Hawthorne's rich descriptions and subtle characterizations combine history and literature, bringing history to life for readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783959403184
Publisher:	Reprint Publishing
Publication date:	01/20/2021
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

American author Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804, to May 19, 1864) wrote both novels and short stories. His works typically touch on history, religion, and morality. His family had a lengthy history in Salem, Massachusetts, where he was born in 1804. Hawthorne enrolled at Bowdoin College in 1821, was chosen for membership in Phi Beta Kappa in 1824, and received his diploma in 1825. Fanshawe, his debut novel, was published in 1828; he later tried to suppress it because he believed it fell short of the caliber of his later works. In magazines, he produced a number of short stories, which he later compiled as Twice-Told Tales in 1837. He proposed to Sophia Peabody the next year. Before getting married to Peabody in 1842, he joined the transcendentalist community of Brook Farm and worked at the Boston Custom House. The pair first settled in Concord, Massachusetts' The Old Manse before relocating to Salem, the Berkshires, and finally The Wayside. Following the release of The Scarlet Letter in 1850, a number of other novels followed. Prior to their 1860 return to Concord, Hawthorne and his family traveled to Europe as part of a political appointment as a consul. He passed away on May 19, 1864.

Date of Birth:

July 4, 1804

Date of Death:

May 19, 1864

Place of Birth:

Salem, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Education:

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 1824