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Nathaniel Hawthorne

I lived from 1804-1864. I was from the United States, and am in the Americas category.

I was influenced by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts.His family can be traced back to the 17th century. His ancestor William Hathorne (The 'W' in the name was added by Nathaniel once he began to write) Although better known for his novels and short stories he also write some fine poetry. His first serious attempt at writing was a novel named 'Fanshaw' written once he had graduated from college.
He wasn't happy with it and attempted to destroy all copies.
He went on to write his two most well known novels:
The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of the Seven Gables (1851).




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My poetry

  • The Darken'd Veil
    Oh, could I raise the darken'd veil
    Which hides my future life from me,
    11 lines
  • The Ocean
    The ocean has its silent caves,
    Deep, quiet and alone;
    16 lines, 1 comment
  • Go To The Grave
    Go to the grave where friends are laid,
    And learn how quickly mortals fade,
    11 lines
  • Address To The Moon
    How sweet the silver Moon's pale ray,
    Falls trembling on the distant bay,
    11 lines
  • My Low And Humble Home
    I left my low and humble home,
    Far from my Father's fields to roam.
    23 lines
  • Earthly Pomp
    Oh, earthly pomp is but a dream,
    And like a meteor's short-lived gleam;
    7 lines
  • Forms Of Heroes
    Ye forms of Heroes slumb'ring here,
    Beneath these tombstones cold and drear,
    11 lines

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