Nathaniel Hawthorne

In Colonial Days (1906)

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Produktbeschreibung

In Colonial Days is a book written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1906. This historical fiction novel is set in colonial America and covers the period from the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 to the American Revolution in 1775. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the early colonial period and the second part covering the Revolutionary War.The stories in the book are based on real events and characters from history, but Hawthorne adds his own fictional elements to create a compelling narrative. The book covers a range of topics, including the struggles of the early settlers, the conflicts between the colonists and Native Americans, the Salem witch trials, and the tensions leading up to the Revolutionary War.Overall, In Colonial Days offers a fascinating look at life in colonial America, as well as a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers. Hawthorne's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history or literature.This 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 248g
• ISBN-13: 9781104182236
• ISBN-10: 1104182238
• Artikelnr.: 26189828

Autorenporträt

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. He was born in 1804 in 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. He entered Bowdoin College in 1821, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1824, and graduated in 1825. Hawthorne published his first work in 1828, the novel Fanshawe; he later tried to suppress it, feeling that it was not equal to the standard of his later work. He published several short stories in periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The next year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody. He worked at the Boston Custom House and 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 as consul took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return to Concord in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, and was survived by his wife and their three children. Much of Hawthorne's writing centers on New England, many works featuring moral metaphors with an anti-Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his college friend Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States.