Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne Volume 2

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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Volume 2 (of 2) is a collection of personal correspondence written in the early 19th century, featuring Hawthorne’s letters to his fiancée, Sophia A. Peabody. This volume captures his deep affection, domestic life, and reflections on love and nature, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the emotional and intellectual world of one of America's greatest literary figures.
The opening portion of the book focuses on Hawthorne’s heartfelt expressions of love for Sophia. Many of these letters were written during his time at Brook Farm, where he engaged in agricultural work while longing for her companionship. He shares vivid anecdotes of farm life, his hopes for their future together, and the emotional challenges of their separation, blending humor with deeply personal reflections.
Beyond simply recounting daily experiences, these letters reveal Hawthorne’s profound understanding of love and his expressive nature, while also capturing the sentimental and literary atmosphere of the time, when written correspondence was a vital form of communication. Through these letters, readers gain insight not only into Hawthorne and Sophia’s relationship but also into the romantic sensibilities and literary emotions of their era.

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INTRODUCTORY
TO MISS PEABODY
Oak Hill, April 13th, 1841
Oak Hill, April 16th, ½ past 6 A.M. [1841]
Brook Farm, May 4th, 1841. ½ past 1 P.M.
Brook Farm, June 1st, 1841—nearly 6 A.M.
Brook Farm, Friday, July 9th, ½ past 5 P.M. [1841]
Brook Farm, Aug. 13th, 1841
Brook Farm, 18th Aug. 1841. ½ 12 P.M.
Brook Farm, Aug. 22nd, 1841
Salem, Sept. 3d, 1841—4 o'clock P.M.
Salem, Septr. 9th, 1841—A.M.
Salem, Septr. 10th, 1841—A.M.
Salem, September 14th, 1841—A.M.
Brook Farm, Sept. 22d, 1841—P.M.
Brook Farm, Septr. 25th, 1841—½ past 7 A.M.
Brook Farm, Septr. 27th, 1841. 7½ A.M.
Brook Farm, Septr. 29th, 1841.—A.M.
Brook Farm, Octr. 9th—Before Breakfast [1841]
Brook Farm, October 18th, Saturday [1841]
Brook Farm, October 21st, 1841—Noon
Salem, Novr. 27th, 1841
54 Pinckney St., Jany. 1st, [1842]
Salem, Jany. 20th, 1842—11 o'clock A.M.
Salem, Feby. 27th, 1842—Forenoon
New York, March 4th, 1842
Albany, March 10th, 1842
Salem, Wednesday, April 5th, 1842
54 Pinckney St., Monday, 11 o'clock A.M. [1842]
54 Pinckney St., May 19th [1842]
54 Pinckney St., May 27th, 1842
Salem, June 9th, 1842—Afternoon
Salem, June 20th, 1842—A.M. 11 o'clock
Boston, June 24th.—past 8 o'clock P.M. [1842]
54 Pinckney St., June 27th. —7 o'clock P.M. [1842]
54 Pinckney St.—June 30th.—morning [1842]
TO MRS. HAWTHORNE
Salem, March 12th (Saturday), 1843
Salem, March 15th, 1843
Salem, Decr. 2d, 1844
[December, 1844]
Salem, December 20th (Friday morning), 1844
Concord, May 27th, 1844
Concord, May 29th, 1844
Concord, May 31st, 1844
Concord, June 2d, 1844. 12 o'clock
Concord, June 6th, 1844
Boston, May 23d, 1845
Salem, Novr. 10th, 1845
Castle Dismal, Novr. 13th, 1845
Salem, Jany. 19th, 1846.—Tuesday
Salem, April 24th, 1846.—6 P.M.
[Salem, March 15th, 1847]
Salem, March 20th, 1847.—Saturday
Salem, July 13th, 1847
Salem, Oct. 7th, 1847
Surveyor's Office, Salem, May 5th, 1848
Surveyor's Office, [Salem,] June 19th, 1848
Salem, June 27th, 1848
Salem, July 1st, 1848
Surveyor's Office, July 5th, 1848
Salem, July 7th, 1848
Salem, July 12th, 1848
Salem, July 18th, 1848
Castle Dismal, Novr. 18th, 1848
14 Mull street, Monday, [Salem,] 16th April, 1849
Salem, May 9th, 1849
Navy Yard, April 26th, 1850
Lenox, July 30th, 1851
Lenox, August 1st, Friday [1851]
Lenox, August 7th, 1851.—Thursday
Lenox, August 8th, 1851
West Newton, Septr. 19th, 1851
Salem, Sept. 23d, 1851
Portsmouth, Sept. 3d, 1852
New York, Sunday morng., April 17th, 1853
Philadelphia, Tuesday 19th, 1853
Washington, April 28th, Thursday. 1853
Liverpool, July 26th, '54
Liverpool, Sept. 12th, 1854
Liverpool, July 30th, 1855
Liverpool, Novr. 3d, 1855
Liverpool, February 7th, 1856
Liverpool, March 18th, 1856
32, St. Anne's Place, London, April 7th, 1856
Liverpool, Novr. 24th, 1858
Liverpool, Decr. 11th, 1858
Liverpool, Decr. 13th, 1858
31, Hertford St., London, May 17th, Thursday [1859]
Pride's Crossing, Thursday, Aug. 8th, '61
(Letter 50—written by Julian Hawthorne, and continued by N. H.; no date or superscription.)
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, March 9th, '62
[9th May, 1863, Concord]
TO MRS. HAWTHORNE
Boston, July 3d, 3½ o'clock
The Wayside, Sunday morng., Sept. 29th

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저자(글) Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American novelist and short story writer renowned for his deep exploration of moral and psychological themes. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, his works often reflect the Puritan legacy of his hometown, delving into subjects like sin, guilt, and the complexities of human nature. His most celebrated novel, The Scarlet Letter (1850), examines themes of shame, redemption, and societal judgment, solidifying its place as a monumental work in American literature. Other significant works include The House of the Seven Gables (1851), "Young Goodman Brown," and "Rappaccini's Daughter," all of which showcase his mastery of dark romanticism. Hawthorne was contemporaries with transcendentalists such as Emerson and Thoreau, though he often critiqued their idealism in his writings. His tenure in the U.S. government and his time spent in Europe enriched his worldview, influencing his later works. Through his nuanced portrayal of internal conflicts and moral dilemmas, Hawthorne remains a profound and contemplative figure in American literary history.