Nathaniel Hawthorne - Author
Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of short stories and great works of literature including "The Scarlet Letter," was truly one of New England's literary greats. Learn more about the life and times of Nathaniel Hawthorne, his works, and historic sites in New England with Hawthorne connections that you can visit.
Hawthorne Hotel
Stay in Salem, Massachusetts, at the hotel named for one of the town's most famous one-time residents.
The House of Seven Gables
Immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of Seven Gables is one of the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansions in New England. Visit it in Salem, Massachusetts.
Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne
From The Life and Works of Herman Melville, learn more about the relationship between these two great literary contemporaries.
Mosses from an Old Manse
Among these tales written by Hawthorne during his time in Concord, Massachusetts, is my favorite, "Rappaccini's Daughter."
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Eldritch Press's comprehensive site on the author contains links to complete copies of some of his most famous works, including "The Scarlet Letter."
Nathaniel Hawthorne Art
From Eldritch Press, catch a glimpse of the dashing author via these links to historic portraits and engravings.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Biography
This brief account of the author's life is from the MSN Encarta encyclopedia.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Society
This Society is dedicated to the study of Hawthorne's life and works.
The Old Manse
Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne rented this Emerson family home in Concord, Massachusetts, from 1842 until 1845. The home's recreated 19th century heirloom vegetable garden is based in part on Hawthorne's journals.
The Wayside
Visit the only National Historic Landmark lived in by three literary figures: Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney.