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Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer known for his dark, psychological explorations of the human experience. His most notable works include "The Scarlet Letter," a novel about the consequences of sin and guilt in Puritan society, and "The House of the Seven Gables," a novel that examines the effects of ancestral guilt on a New England family. Hawthorne's literary style is characterized by his use of symbolism, allegory, and moral ambiguity, which has had a lasting impact on American literature. His works are considered classics of American literature and have influenced generations of writers.