Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Overview

"Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches" is a collection of essays and sketches written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, originally published in 1863. The book is a result of Hawthorne's time spent in England during the early 1850s while serving as the American Consul in Liverpool. In "Our Old Home," Hawthorne reflects on his experiences and observations during his stay in England. He provides detailed descriptions and insights into English society, customs, historical landmarks, and the landscape. The essays offer a mix of travelogue, cultural analysis, and personal reflection. Hawthorne's writing in this collection showcases his keen powers of observation and his ability to capture the nuances of people and places. "Our Old Home" provides a valuable perspective on the differences between American and English culture during the mid-19th century and is considered a significant work of travel literature by one of America's most esteemed authors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781776597376
Publisher:	The Floating Press
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	448 KB

About the Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne; July 4, 1804 - May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer.
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts to Nathaniel Hathorne and the former Elizabeth Clarke Manning. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added a "w" to make his name "Hawthorne" in order to hide this relation. He entered Bowdoin College in 1821, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1824, and graduated in 1825. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. He published several short stories in various periodicals which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The next year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody. He worked at a Custom Houseand joined Brook Farm, a transcendentalist community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return to The Wayside in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, and was survived by his wife and their three children.
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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