ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Gothicism is the primary feature of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fiction, and it is his skill in elevating Gothicism to the level of high art which makes him a great artist.

Detailed explanation-2: -His fiction works are considered part of the 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the greatest fiction writers in American literature, he is best known for The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of the Seven Gables (1851).

Detailed explanation-4: -Nature abounds in The Scarlet Letter, and darkness, shadows and moonlight are all part of the Gothic ambience. The overall atmosphere of the novel is dark and gloomy, a proper milieu for the Gothic tradition.