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Criticism offers key contemporary assessments by Park Benjamin, Herman Melville, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry F. Chorley, James Russell Lowell, and Henry James. The collection of recent criticism displays a considerable range of approaches, including essays by Q. D. Leavis, John P. McWilliams, Jr., Frederick C. Crews, Michael J. Colacurcio, Jorge Luis Borges, Sharon Cameron, Robert B. Heilman, Nina Baym, Leo Marx, and John W. Wright. A Chronology of Hawthorne's life and a Selected Bibliography are included.
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Critical insights into Nathaniel Hawthorne's stories and legacy.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding Hawthorne through fresh eyes, this collection of contemporary criticism offers diverse perspectives from literary giants and scholars. It not only examines his tales but also places him within the broader literary and cultural conversations of the modern era, making it a rich resource for fans and scholars alike.
