The Lily's Quest (From "Twice Told Tales")

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) stands as a central figure in the American literary canon, renowned for his exploration of the nation's moral and historical consciousness. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne's ancestry included a Puritan judge who played a role in the Salem witch trials, a legacy that deeply influenced his thematic concerns and psychological depth. A graduate of Bowdoin Colleg...