Young Goodman Brown

Young Goodman Brown

"Young Goodman Brown" is a short story by American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story takes place in 17th century Puritan New England, a common setting for Hawthorne's works, and addresses the Calvinist/Puritan belief that humanity exists in a state of depravity, exempting those who are born in a state of grace. Hawthorne frequently attempts to expose the hypocrisy of Puritan culture in his literature. In a symbolic fashion, the story follows Young Goodman Brown's journey into self-scrutiny which results in his loss of faith. The story begins at sunset in Salem, Massachusetts, as young...
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Author:Nathaniel Hawthorne
Genre:Fiction
Year published:1835
Number of editions:3

Author of Young Goodman Brown

Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
July 4, 1804 - May 19, 1864
Birthplace:Salem, Massachusetts
Education:Bowdoin College

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts to Nathaniel Hathorne and the former Elizabeth Clarke Manning. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who...
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Characters in Young Goodman Brown

Goodman Brown
Goodman Brown

Goodman Brown is a fictional character from Young Goodman Brown.

Faith
Faith

Faith is a fictional character from Young Goodman Brown.

Literary Genres

Fiction
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