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Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts, where his ancestor John Hathorne oversaw the Salem Witch Trials - the "w" added to Hawthorne's name was to disassociate himself from Hathorne. He began his career writing anonymously or under pseudonyms, and began using his own name after collecting and publishing "Twice-Told Tales." His various writings denouncing the questionable morality of the time are believed to have stemmed from his own Puritan background. Featured book by Nathaniel Hawthorne: House of the Seven Gables This week's quizzes: Jamestown Trivia American Trivia Presidential Nicknames This Week's BirthdaysRobert A. Heinlein -- July 7, 1907 Along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke, one of the masters of science fiction writing. Read The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein at BookDaily. Barbara Cartland -- July 9, 1901 British romance novelist who wrote more than 700 books. Marcel Proust -- July 10, 1871 French novelist known for his stream-of-consciousness style. Read Swann's Way by Marcel Proust at BookDaily. Advertisement Free $1,000 Walmart Gift Card Act Now And Get Yours... Use it any way you want... * Get that new HDTV you've been drooling over * Spruce up the House, OR * Get those appliances you've been putting off: More From ArcaMax Publishing | | | | |
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