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The love of science to rival the love of woman, in its depth and absorbing energy.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Age: 59 †
Born: 1804
Born: July 4
Died: 1864
Died: May 18
Diplomat
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Salem
Massachusetts
Nathaniel Hathorne
Monsieur de l'Aubépine
N. H.
Rival
Absorbing
Rivals
Depth
Woman
Energy
Science
Love

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