Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American writer known for his novel, "The Scarlet Letter". Born in 1804, Hawthorne grew up in Salem, Massachusetts, surrounded by the town's rich history and haunting legacies of the Salem witch trials. His writings often explored themes of sin, guilt, and the complexities of human nature. "The Scarlet Letter," published in 1850, tells the story of Hester Prynne, a woman forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a public symbol of her adultery. Hawthorne's powerful prose and exploration of moral themes made him one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century.