Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on July 4, 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. American short story writer and novelist, who is most well-known for The Scarlet Letter. His complex psychological and moral works are a perfect example of Dark Romanticism.
Edgar Allan Poe initially wrote harsh critiques of Hawthorne’s work, but later recognized Hawthorne’s genius. at first wrote harsh criticisms of Hawthorne’s work but then recognized Hawthorne’s genius.
Born in Salem, Massachusetts to John Hathorne, a judge who presided over the Salem Witch Trials, Hawthorne was a descendant of that judge. In 1842, Hawthorne was married to Sophia Peabody (transcendentalist and illustrator). Between 1844-1851, the couple had three children, Una, Julian, & Rose.
