Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 1 (of 2) by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 1" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of personal correspondence written in the early 19th century. The volume primarily documents the affectionate and intimate letters exchanged between Hawthorne and his beloved, Sophia Peabody, during their courtship. This collection tends to explore themes of love, longing, and the tender dynamics of their relationship, showcasing Hawthorne's wit and emotional depth. The opening of this volume introduces readers to
the context of the letters, outlining their intention and significance in capturing the courtship of Hawthorne and Peabody. The letters express a beautiful blend of longing and affection, with Hawthorne candidly sharing his thoughts about Sophia, encouraging her to maintain her health and cheerfulness. He vividly captures the mundane yet poignant aspects of his daily life, infusing each letter with humor and warmth, while frequently referencing their mutual emotional connection. Through these letters, readers get a vivid glimpse into the interior life of Hawthorne and the essence of his heartfelt communication with his future wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love-letters |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Sophia Peabody, 1809-1871 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41309 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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