Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline
On this page can be found a short timeline of Nathaniel Hawthorne life.
Hawthorne was born in Salem Massachusetts in 1804. Hawthorne ancestor is John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who wanted atonement for his actions. Hawthorne added the "w" to his last name to hide this relation. In his life time Hawthorne has published several short stories and novels in his lifetime. Many of Hawthorne's work focuses on New England, specifically moral symbols with Puritan reference. His fiction works are considered Dark romanticism, and his themes revolve around the innate evil and sin of humanity, often having a deeper insight and moral message.
Hawthorne was born in Salem Massachusetts in 1804. Hawthorne ancestor is John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who wanted atonement for his actions. Hawthorne added the "w" to his last name to hide this relation. In his life time Hawthorne has published several short stories and novels in his lifetime. Many of Hawthorne's work focuses on New England, specifically moral symbols with Puritan reference. His fiction works are considered Dark romanticism, and his themes revolve around the innate evil and sin of humanity, often having a deeper insight and moral message.