Sometimes called Salem's favorite son, Nathaniel Hawthorne remains one of Witch City's most famous residents. He was a novelist, a poet, and a short story writer. You might be familiar with The Scarlet Letter, but this week we take a look at the author behind the words. Join your favorite Salem tour guides, Jeffrey and Sarah, as they discuss everything from his birthday, to his mustache. Venture back to nineteenth-century Salem with us and discover how Hawthorne's life, lineage, and experiences influenced his most prolific writings.

https://historyofmassachusetts.org/nathaniel-hawthorne/

https://americanliterature.com/author/nathaniel-hawthorne/short-story/the-ghost-of-dr-harris

https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/02/13/herman-melville-nathaniel-hawthorne-love-letters/

https://poets.org/poet/nathaniel-hawthorne

https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/nathaniel-hawthorne

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-nathaniel-hawthorne

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