A Historical Guide to Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Larry J. Reynolds (Editor)

Nathaniel Hawthorne remains one of the most widely read and taught of American authors. This Historical Guide collects a number of original essays by Hawthorne scholars that place the author in historical context. Like other volumes in the series, A Historical Guide to Nathaniel Hawthorne includes an introduction, a brief biography, a bibliographical essay, and an illustrated chronology of the author's life and times. Combining cultural criticism with historical scholarship, this volume addresses a wide range of topics relevant to Hawthorne's work, including his relationship to slavery, children, mesmerism, and the visual arts.

Genres: History

232 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Andrew Marr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting essays looking at various aspects of Hawthorne's time in history & his relationship with these matters. Topics include treatment of children,abolition & slavery (rather disappointing but Hawthorne's dislike of abolitionists as persons is telling & important to note) art, & Mesmerism.