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Hawthorne

Hawthorne

By: Henry James
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Dive into the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a towering figure of the 19th-century American Renaissance, in this captivating podcast. Best known for his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne was also the mastermind behind other remarkable novels such as The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. As a pioneer of the short story form, his influence on the American literary landscape was profound. This account is brought to life by Henry James, a celebrated author and interpreter of American life, whose own rise to fame came in the generation following Hawthornes. – Summary by James HutchissonCopyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 14 - Hawthorne by Henry James
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a towering figure of the 19th-century American Renaissance, in this captivating podcast. Best known for his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne was also the mastermind behind other remarkable novels such as The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. As a pioneer of the short story form, his influence on the American literary landscape was profound. This account is brought to life by Henry James, a celebrated author and interpreter of American life, whose own rise to fame came in the generation following Hawthornes. – Summary by James Hutchisson
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    26 mins
  • 13 - Hawthorne by Henry James
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a towering figure of the 19th-century American Renaissance, in this captivating podcast. Best known for his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne was also the mastermind behind other remarkable novels such as The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. As a pioneer of the short story form, his influence on the American literary landscape was profound. This account is brought to life by Henry James, a celebrated author and interpreter of American life, whose own rise to fame came in the generation following Hawthornes. – Summary by James Hutchisson
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    20 mins
  • 12 - Hawthorne by Henry James
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a towering figure of the 19th-century American Renaissance, in this captivating podcast. Best known for his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne was also the mastermind behind other remarkable novels such as The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. As a pioneer of the short story form, his influence on the American literary landscape was profound. This account is brought to life by Henry James, a celebrated author and interpreter of American life, whose own rise to fame came in the generation following Hawthornes. – Summary by James Hutchisson
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    29 mins
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