14048. THE LIFE AND WORKS OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. Comprehensive portrayal of the life and works of this fascinating 19th Century writer. Includes a biographical sketch which considers how the solitude and loneliness in Hawthorne's personal life affected his work. Discusses Hawthorne's marriage and his experience with communal living. Profiles Hawthorne's relationships with other writers of the era. Discusses his major works, and provides an expanded analysis of a few of his more popular works such as The Scarlet Letter. 17 pages, 45 footnotes, 1 bibliographic reference.