Passages from the French and Italian Note Books of Nathaniel Hawthorne

""Passages from the French and Italian Note Books of Nathaniel Hawthorne"" is a collection of writings by the renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book is comprised of excerpts from Hawthorne's personal journals, which he kept during his travels through France and Italy in the mid-19th century. In these journals, Hawthorne reflects on his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes he encountered on his journeys. The entries are written in a personal and introspective style, revealing Hawthorne's thoughts and emotions as he navigated unfamiliar territory. The book offers readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers as he explores the beauty and complexity of European culture.1873. Two Volumes in One. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. After his death his wife edited and published his notebooks Passages from the American Notebooks, Passages from the English Notebooks, and Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.