Fancy's Show-Box (From "Twice Told Tales")

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) stands as a key figure in the pantheon of American literature, renowned for his distinctive narrative voice and profound moral complexity. Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and his Puritan heritage, along with the region's dark history, indelibly influenced his literary craft. His works often explore themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, woven with an adro...