He completed his studies in Bowdoin College at the age of twenty one (World Book Advanced). Shortly after, Hawthorne released a book called Fanshawe which did not sell up to his expectations. Following his graduation, Hawthorne returned to Salem to continue crafting different short stories and books. During this time, Hawthorne joined the Brook Farm community which was formed by transcendentalist. It tried to achieve a socialistic society that strived to give equal opportunity to all genders (World Book Advanced).At the age of thirty eight, Sophia Peabody and himself began a new life together in Concord, Massachusetts(American Writers). Suddenly in 1846, President Pierce, Hawthorne’s dearest friend, allocated a position as a American ambassador in England. This allowed him to travel various country in Europe such as Italy. After returning to America, Hawthorne was faced with many financial challenges which led to pressure on producing great stories. During this time period is when Hawthorne published the world-renown Scarlet Letter. This brought great fame and recognition to him. This brought great fame and recognition to him. Unfortunately, Hawthorne began to fall sick and was unable support his wife and three daughters. In 1864, Nathaniel Hawthorne passed away when he was on his way to meet President Pierce. However, he still leaves the world of literature with a feeling of awe after establishing himself as one of the first great American
He completed his studies in Bowdoin College at the age of twenty one (World Book Advanced). Shortly after, Hawthorne released a book called Fanshawe which did not sell up to his expectations. Following his graduation, Hawthorne returned to Salem to continue crafting different short stories and books. During this time, Hawthorne joined the Brook Farm community which was formed by transcendentalist. It tried to achieve a socialistic society that strived to give equal opportunity to all genders (World Book Advanced).At the age of thirty eight, Sophia Peabody and himself began a new life together in Concord, Massachusetts(American Writers). Suddenly in 1846, President Pierce, Hawthorne’s dearest friend, allocated a position as a American ambassador in England. This allowed him to travel various country in Europe such as Italy. After returning to America, Hawthorne was faced with many financial challenges which led to pressure on producing great stories. During this time period is when Hawthorne published the world-renown Scarlet Letter. This brought great fame and recognition to him. This brought great fame and recognition to him. Unfortunately, Hawthorne began to fall sick and was unable support his wife and three daughters. In 1864, Nathaniel Hawthorne passed away when he was on his way to meet President Pierce. However, he still leaves the world of literature with a feeling of awe after establishing himself as one of the first great American