Nathaniel Hawthorne

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For many, The Scarlet Letter represents the pinnacle of 19th-century literature. In this program, three leading Hawthorne scholars use the novel and several Hawthorne short stories to explore issues of interpretation and literary analysis. Each work is discussed in relation to American culture and political events. Significant details of Hawthorne's life are also illuminated. Experts include Millicent Bell, a leading Hawthorne scholar; Professor Larry Reynolds, President of the Hawthorne Society; and Professor Brenda Wineapple, author of a biography on Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne's Themes (2:00)
Nathaniel Hawthorne's Early Life (2:46)
Psychological Truths in Two Stories (2:07)
Multiple Interpretations in Stories (2:37)
Nathaniel Hawthorne's Marriage (1:26)
Hawthorne's Later Stories (3:26)
Life in Salem (2:23)
"Custom House" Sketch (1:58)
Chapters 11 and 13 (3:35)
Chapters 17 and 24 (2:35)
Hawthorne's Literary Legacy (1:52)

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