Little Daffydowndilly (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

'Little Daffydowndilly' is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story begins by introducing us to Daffydowndilly, who is a young boy that was recently sent away from his home to be cared for by a strict schoolmaster, Mr. Toil.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Dec 16, 2019
• ISBN: 4064066165383

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American writer best known for his novels and short stories. Born in Massachusetts, Hawthorne was a descendant of some of the state’s earliest settlers. One of his ancestors, John Hathorne, was a judge during the infamous Salem witch trials. As a young man, Hawthorne attended Bowdoin College, where he met many notable figures including future president Franklin Pierce and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He then began his literary career as a magazine editor and sketch writer. Hawthorne would also produce novels such as Fanshawe, The House of the Seven Gables, and his most famous work, The Scarlet Letter.