Question

Nathaniel Hawthorne is often considered a _____.

Answer 1

Nathaniel Hawthorne is often considered a Gothic writer.
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Gothic writing initially began in England; American Gothic literature began in the 19th century, with short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe.

> Nathaniel Hawthorne also writes with a sense of mystery, and his characters are very flawed. 

Answer 2

I'm not sure why the other answer is poorly rated, it is correct. The answer is in fact gothic writer. Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote novels that fall under the gothic/supernatural category.