In "The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne," Frank Preston Stearns offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and literary legacy of one of America'Äôs most enigmatic writers. Stearns employs a biographical approach, interweaving an analysis of Hawthorne'Äôs pivotal works with personal anecdotes and historical context. His writing style is both eloquent and accessible, effortlessly blendin...