Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist, best known for his novels The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, as well as his short story collections (including his version of the King Midas fable).

References

• Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables was spoofed with the Sesame Street storybook The House of Seven Colors.

• In the Elmo's World episode "Mail," the announcer of the mail channel advises viewers to stay tuned for The Scarlet Letter.