The ""Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" is a biographical work written by Moncure D. Conway that provides an in-depth account of the life and career of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book covers Hawthorne's early life, his education, his struggles with poverty and depression, and his eventual rise to literary fame with works such as ""The Scarlet Letter"" and ""The House of the Seven Gables"". Conway delves into Hawthorne's personal life, including his marriage to Sophia Peabody and their family life together, as well as his relationships with other literary figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The book also explores Hawthorne's political views and his involvement in the Transcendentalist movement.Throughout the book, Conway provides detailed analysis of Hawthorne's works, discussing their themes, symbolism, and literary techniques. He also examines the critical reception of Hawthorne's writing during his lifetime and in the years since his death.Overall, ""Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of America's most celebrated authors, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the 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.