Memories of Hawthorne (eBook)

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop (Autor)

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2022
302 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737236-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Memories of Hawthorne," Rose Hawthorne Lathrop offers a poignant exploration of her life and the profound influence of her father, the renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Through evocative prose, Lathrop juxtaposes personal recollections with rich literary analyses, creating a tapestry of familial bonding interwoven with the cultural and historical context of 19th-century America. The memoir seamlessly employs a reflective style, capturing the essence of nostalgia while shedding light on the complexities of her father's literary legacy and the impact of his works on her own understanding of self and identity. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, a writer and social reformer, was deeply shaped by her lineage and the literary environment fostered by her father's career. Her experiences as a daughter navigating the shadow of Nathaniel Hawthorne's fame informed her perspectives on creativity and individuality. Lathrop's commitment to social causes and her establishment of the Hawthorne Home reflect her desire to honor her father's legacy by contributing to society, offering a rich backdrop to her reflective narrative in this memoir. This book is highly recommended for readers who seek an intimate glimpse into the life of one of America's greatest literary figures through the eyes of his daughter. Lathrop's adept storytelling not only honors Nathaniel Hawthorne but also resonates with those interested in the intersections of family, literature, and identity, making it an essential read for literary enthusiasts and historians alike.

Autor

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, also known as Mother Alphonsa, was an American writer and religious leader, born on May 20, 1851, to the illustrious novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne. Raised in a milieu abundant with intellectual and artistic stimulus, Rose inherited a rich literary legacy that would later resonate in her own writings. Following her marriage to author George Parsons Lathrop and the tragic death of their only child, Rose's life took a profound spiritual turn. This transformation ultimately led her to profess vows as a Dominican nun, dedicating her life to the care of cancer patients, and she became the foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. Her literary contributions, while less prolific than her father's, nonetheless provide a unique window into the Hawthorne family's private world. In 'Memories of Hawthorne' (1897), Rose offers a poignant portrayal of her father, blending personal insights with a daughter's devotion. Her writing, reflective of the 19th-century American literary style, incorporates a blend of natural description, emotional introspection, and moral questing characteristic of the period. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop's life and work encapsulate a distinctive fusion of literary heritage and compassionate action, leaving an endurable imprint on both American letters and humanitarian endeavors.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Schlagworte: 1804-1864 • 19th century • 19th century American context • 19th Century American Literature • 19th-century memoir • American • american literary classics • American literary history • American Literature • Biography • Candid father-daughter relationship • classical literature insights • complex family dynamics • evocative narrative style • Family • father-daughter relationship • Hawthorne • Hawthorne family legacy • Heartfelt biographical tribute • historical literary figures • Influence of literary heritage • intimate literary portrait • Introspective literary homage • Literary Analysis • Literary Biography • literary contextual understanding • literary family bond • Literary legacy • nathaniel • Nathaniel Hawthorne daughter • Nathaniel Hawthorne studies • new england writers • Nostalgic family memoir • novelists • personal reflections on legacy • personal remembrance • Rose Hawthorne author • Social activism in literature • Transcendentalism era works