Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864) - An American writer whose old New England
family was involved in the Salem Witch Trials and Quaker persecutions. His
reflections on his family's past became the theme of many of his works.
His clear, musical style made him one of America's most emulated authors.
Lady Eleanore's Mantle (1838) - One of a series of stories known as "The
Legends of the Province House," published initially in Hawthorne's
collection, "Twice-Told Tales." It is a study of pride.
