Writers born on July 4

Take a focused look at the writers born on July 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1804 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]