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REVIEW:
Nathaniel Hawthorne is a notable figure in 19th century American
Literature. Although more famous for such works as The Scarlet Letter
and The House of Seven Gables, this site features the “The
Spectator,” a handwritten newspaper that Hawthorne produced
when he was sixteen that clearly shows his wit and talent. Visitors
to the site can view all seven of the original volumes that were
published. Each of the digitized manuscripts can be enlarged for
closer viewing and includes an interactive table of contents. Included
in the papers are articles that comment on the issues of the day,
advertisements, want ads and poetry. The multimedia section features
articles such as photographs, manuscripts and other articles related
to Hawthorne’s life and career such as his pocketbook, desk,
cardholder, portrait and even an original review written by Edgar
Allen Poe. This is a great site for teachers, students, or anyone
interested in learning more about the writing of Hawthorne.
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