Biography & Memoir· United States
The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne
by Nathaniel HawthorneAggregate Editorial Score40/100
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Published 1868English
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When Nathaniel Hawthorne published The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1868, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of biography & memoir. Published in 1868, The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a compelling biographical work that brings its subject vividly to life.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne published The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1868, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of biography & memoir from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United States's literary landscape, Nathaniel Hawthorne occupies a significant position. The American Notebooks by Nathaniel Hawthorne is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is a United States author whose work in biography & memoir has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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