When considering the best classic horror short story writers for the first half of the nineteenth century, Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) is one of the greatest. He is mentioned along with Edgar Allan Poe as one of the best American horror writers for this period--and rightly so. Nathaniel Hawthorne is the only author to appear twice in this countdown from the Top 40 to Top 30 slots. The underlying moral themes to his short stories have been derided by some, including Poe who shunned the teaching of morals in stories. Poe felt they were best left to preachers on Sunday mornings.
In my next post I will disclose and provide a free link to the story by Hawthorne. I will give you a hint: it is one of his most verdant tales. Have a great weekend!
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