“America is now wholly given over to a d--d mob of scribbling women, and I should have no chance of success while the public taste is occupied with their trash - and should be ashamed of myself if I did succeed. What is the mystery of these innumerable editions of the Lamplighter, and other books neither better nor worse? - worse they could not be, and better they need not be, when they sell by 100,000.”
Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Work
The Scarlet Letter and Other Writings
This compilation features 'The Scarlet Letter,' a novel that explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption set in Puritan New England. It also includes a selection of Hawthorne's short stories and essays, showcasing his exploration of moral and psychological themes. more
Author
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more
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