Passages from the English Note Books of Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of writings by the renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book is a compilation of the notes and observations that Hawthorne made during his travels to England in the mid-19th century. The writings provide a fascinating insight into Hawthorne's experiences and impressions of English society, culture, and history. The book covers a wide range of topics, from Hawthorne's encounters with notable figures such as Charles Dickens and William Wordsworth, to his musings on the landscape and architecture of England. The passages are written in Hawthorne's signature style, which is both introspective and poetic, making for a captivating read. This book is a must-read for fans of Hawthorne's work, as well as anyone interested in English history and culture.1872. Two Volumes in One. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. After his death his wife edited and published his notebooks Passages from the American Notebooks, Passages from the English Notebooks, and Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.