William Bysshe Stein — Hawthorne&Apos;S Faust

Gainesville, University of Florida Press, 1953. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting work of literary criticism, looking into Hawthorne's use of Faustinan symbols in his works. From the library of Nathaniel Hawthorne specialist, Norman Holmes Pearson. The first edition of this work.From the library of noted Nathaniel Hawthorne specialist, Norman Holmes Pearson. Pearson was an academic, who helped to establish American Studies as an academic discipline. During World War II he was a prominent counterintelligence agent.Publisher's 'with compliments' slip loosely inserted, alongsides dissertation abstract by Charles Loyal Leavitt, titled 'Hawthorne's Use of Pageantry', which is signed by Leavitt to Pearson.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.This work is a critical look at the use of the Faustian symbol in Hawthorne's work, an interesting exploration of the works of the eminent American nineteenth century author, who is best known for 'The Scarlet Letter&apos.Written by William Bysshe Stein. in the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper. Spine is sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.