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Title: Memories of Hawthorne
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Memories of Hawthorne" by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop is a biographical account written during the late 19th century. This work compiles reflections and letters from Sophia Hawthorne, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne through the eyes of his family, particularly focusing on Sophia's experiences and interactions with prominent literary figures of their time. At the start of the memoir, the author explains her intent to share memories of her mother and the Hawthorne family, highlighting the warmth of correspondence and the beauty of their social circle, especially in connection to the Peabody family. The narrative emphasizes the close relationships between the Hawthornes and the Peabodys, detailing their character traits and artistic pursuits. We see glimpses of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s personality as a private yet profound man, and how his future wife, Sophia, plays a crucial role in navigating the social environment that filled their lives with intellectual and creative stimulus. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Hawthorne family's life, marked by both tranquility and artistic fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926
EBook No.: 6926
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Family
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memories of Hawthorne
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Memories of Hawthorne" by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop is a biographical account written during the late 19th century. This work compiles reflections and letters from Sophia Hawthorne, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne through the eyes of his family, particularly focusing on Sophia's experiences and interactions with prominent literary figures of their time. At the start of the memoir, the author explains her intent to share memories of her mother and the Hawthorne family, highlighting the warmth of correspondence and the beauty of their social circle, especially in connection to the Peabody family. The narrative emphasizes the close relationships between the Hawthornes and the Peabodys, detailing their character traits and artistic pursuits. We see glimpses of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s personality as a private yet profound man, and how his future wife, Sophia, plays a crucial role in navigating the social environment that filled their lives with intellectual and creative stimulus. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Hawthorne family's life, marked by both tranquility and artistic fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851-1926
EBook No.: 6926
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Family
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.