Nathaniel Hawthorne

Broschiertes Buch

Main Street

Beschreibung

Step back in time with Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Main Street," a vivid portrayal of colonial America and Puritan New England. This historical fiction work offers a powerful glimpse into the lives and times of early settlers, exploring the themes of community, tradition, and the evolving American identity. Through meticulously researched details, Hawthorne paints a rich tapestry of daily life, societal norms, and the enduring spirit of the era. "Main Street" serves as an enduring exploration of American history, capturing the essence of a formative period. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Hawthorne's masterful storytelling and insightful observations as they were first intended. A timeless classic, "Main Street" continues to resonate with its historical depth and compelling narrative, securing its place in American literature. A valuable addition to any bookshelf, for those seeking historical fiction and literary classics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Nathaniel Hathorne, as his name was originally spelled, was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem, Massachusetts; his birthplace is preserved and open to the public. William Hathorne, the author's great-great-great-grandfather, was a Puritan and the first of the family to emigrate from England. He settled in Dorchester, Massachusetts, before moving to Salem. There he became an important member of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and held many political positions, including magistrate and judge, becoming infamous for his harsh sentencing. William's son and the author's great-great-grandfather John Hathorne was one of the judges who oversaw the Salem witch trials. Hawthorne probably added the w to his surname in his early twenties, shortly after graduating from college, in an effort to dissociate himself from his notorious forebears. Hawthorne's father Nathaniel Hathorne Sr. was a sea captain who died in 1808 of yellow fever in Dutch Suriname; he had been a member of the East India Marine Society. After his death, his widow moved with young Nathaniel, his older sister Elizabeth, and their younger sister Louisa to live with relatives named the Mannings in Salem, where they lived for 10 years. Young Hawthorne was hit on the leg while playing bat and ball on November 10, 1813, and he became lame and bedridden for a year, though several physicians could find nothing wrong with him.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 50g
• ISBN-13: 9781022975071
• ISBN-10: 1022975072
• Artikelnr.: 74128626