Nathaniel Hawthorne

Biography

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was one of America's greatest novelists and short story writers, known for his exploration of sin, guilt, and morality in American life. His masterpiece, "The Scarlet Letter" (1850), remains a cornerstone of American literature. Hawthorne served in various diplomatic and political positions, including as U.S. Consul to Liverpool, and his works often drew on New England history and Puritan themes to examine the complexities of human nature.