Nathaniel Hawthorne – Famous Authors Video

Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1804. He went to Bowdoin college where he met other literary figures such as Longfellow, and determined to be a writer. His novels are mostly set in in New England, the land he knew best and reflect his liberal views of life. He lived for a time in England as a US consul which enabled him to travel widely in Europe. He eventually settled with his family in Concord Mass. The film unravels his life and career and is followed by a brief overview of his work.