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  • 16 september 2022
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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem, Massachusetts, the son and grandson of proud New England seafarers. He lived in genteel poverty with his widowed mother and two young sisters in a house filled with Puritan ideals and family pride in a prosperous past. His boyhood was, in most respects, pleasant and normal. In 1825 he was graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, and he returned to Salem determined to become a writer of short stories. For the next twelve years he was plagued with unhappiness and self-doubts as he struggled to master his craft. He finally secured some small measure of success with the publication of his Twice-Told Tales (1837). His marriage to Sophia Peabody in 1842 was a happy one. The Scarlet Letter (1850), which brought him immediate recognition, was followed by The House of the Seven Gables (1851). After serving four years as the American Consul in Liverpool, England, he traveled in Italy; he returned home to Massachusetts in 1860. Depressed, weary of writing, and failing in health, he died on May 19, 1864, at Plymouth, New Hampshire.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Ancestral Footstep (fragment)' delves into the complexities of colonial history, lineage, and the burden of ancestral guilt. Set in a New England town, Hawthorne's signature gothic style is evident in the dark and brooding atmosphere of the narrative. The book explores themes of sin, redemption, and the lasting impact of past actions on the present generation. The fragmented nature of the story adds an air of mystery and intrigue, leaving readers to piece together the puzzle of the protagonist's ancestry. Nathaniel Hawthorne, known for his exploration of Puritanical themes and moral allegories, was uniquely positioned to write 'The Ancestral Footstep (fragment)'. As a descendant of early American Puritans himself, Hawthorne's personal connection to the history of New England shines through in his writing. His deep understanding of the cultural and historical context adds layers of complexity to the narrative, providing readers with a nuanced exploration of the past. I highly recommend 'The Ancestral Footstep (fragment)' to readers interested in American literature, gothic fiction, and the exploration of historical legacies. Hawthorne's masterful storytelling and introspective themes make this novel a captivating and thought-provoking read that will linger in your thoughts long after you finish the last page.

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