This biography is a definitive look at the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's greatest writers. Written by James T. Fields, a close friend of Hawthorne's, it provides detailed accounts of his life from childhood to death, as well as extensive analysis of his major literary works such as The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables. With its rich insights into the mind of a literary genius, this volume is an essential read...