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Summary

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was born in Salem, Massachusetts. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added W to make his name Hawthorne in order to hide his relation. 
The Scarlet Letter, his most famous novel, was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels, including The House of the Seven Gables, and various short stories. 
The British Matron is a satirical essay. 
Narrator Alfred C. Martino is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City. 
Public Domain (P)2017 Listen & Live Audio

Duration: 5 minutes (00:05:25)
Publishing date: 2025-04-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2024. Copyright Statment: —

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