Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Born

American writer (1804–1864).

Quick Facts

Died
1864-05-19
Occupation
novelist · writer · diplomat · children's writer · science fiction writer · short story writer · consul
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Salem
Affiliation
Phi Beta Kappa Society

Relationships

Nathaniel Hawthorne is the child of Nathaniel Hathorne and Elizabeth Clarke Hathorne.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • Gothic literature
  • novella

Works & Screen Credits

  • The Scarlet Letter
  • Little Daffydowndilly, and other stories
  • The House of the Seven Gables
  • A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys
  • Tales of the White Hills, and sketches
  • The whole history of grandfather's chair
  • Biographical stories
  • The Snow‐Image: A Childish Miracle

Education

Nathaniel Hawthorne attended Bowdoin College until 1825.

  • Bowdoin CollegeUntil 1825

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q69339 ↗
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