Tales Sketches - Library of America Author:Nathaniel Hawthorne Also published as 'Wonder Book for Girls and Boys' and 'Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys' — Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England, many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of t... more »he Romantic movement and, more specifically, dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity.« less