... , he succeeded later in his life, when he became the American Consul in Liverpool18. The other concern related to family matters concerns his ancestors. In the course of the story, Nathaniel Hawthorne makes reference to an infamous Italian family of an extended authority. The Borgias family is introduced to the reader through Rappaccini's rival Baglioni. The latter makes a comparison between the antidote ... his very limited culture, was not exposed to any bewildering variety of influences."42 The poet considers that Hawthorne not only has a narrow knowledge but lacks some other authors ...

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During The New England Renaissance many transcendentalist authors, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, emerged writing books that reflected their thoughts about this time period. In "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment-, Dr. Heidegger's comrades, ... England experienced growth in spirituality, philosophy, and literature. The Civil War had a major impact on people's lives. It made many people feel depressed. "Hawthorne was deeply distressed by the looming Civil War."" (Bloom 13). As a result he moved to England. His thoughts and feelings motivated him to write. ... should focus on God and on nature rather th...

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