Mel Crawford: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Artist: Mel Crawford
1925 -
Nationality: Canadian
Artwork Year: 1982
Image Size: 12.25 by 14.25 inches
Overall Size: 15 by 17.25 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Cold Press Illustration Board

Of all American authors, without a doubt Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks among the very greatest. Hawthorne's works are noted for their insight into human nature, especially its darker side. For he set many stories against the somber background of Puritan New England, the eerie world of his ancestors. Unlike most fiction writers of his time, Hawthorne was not primarily interested in stirring his readers by dramatic, sensational or sentimental effects. Rather, he called his writing romance, and defined it as an effective method of probing "the depths of our common nature." To Hawthorne, romance simply meant confronting reality, rather than evading it. Thus, he often dealt with such serious themes as morality, sin, and redemption. During his illustrious career, Hawthorne became a prolific writer of both novels and short stories. In fact, between 1825 and 1850 he created over one hundred tales and sketches for periodicals. In addition, Hawthorne's many novels gained for him the reputation of being a truly gifted writer. Among his most remarkable works are such classics as The Scarlet Letter ... probably his greatest literary accomplishment ... The House of Seven Gables, and the heartwarming children's book, Tanglewood Tales.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S. 20¢ Nathaniel Hawthorne stamp issued July 8, 1983.

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