Writers who died on May 19

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on May 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1864 Nathaniel Hawthorne

  Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short-story writer renowned for his mastery of allegory and symbolism. He is best known for his classic works 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850) and 'The House of the Seven Gables' (1851), which explore themes of sin, guilt, and moral complexity in early American society. [bio]