The Monday Minstrel

Monday Minstrel: Nathaniel Hawthorne Quote

Posted by anne leueen on

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“I heard a neigh, oh such a brisk and melodious neigh it was. My very heart leapt with the sound.”

—-Nathaniel Hawthorne ( 1804-1864)  American Novelist. Nathaniel was a descendant of John Hathorne, the only judge of the 1692 Salem witch trials that never repented of his actions. Nathaniel added a W to his name to remove any connection with him..

 

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  1. (HorseLover4Ever) Elizabeth says:
    August 15, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    What a lovely quote!!

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    1. anne leueen says:
      August 15, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      thank you!

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  2. usathroughoureyes says:
    August 14, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Never knew this interesting tid-bit.

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    1. anne leueen says:
      August 14, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Neither did I until I looked him up when I decided to use his quote.

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      1. usathroughoureyes says:
        August 19, 2017 at 11:54 am

        Isn’t it awesome the things we learn from each other.

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  3. the_sand_arena_ballerina says:
    August 14, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Wow that is a pretty amazing fact!

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    1. anne leueen says:
      August 14, 2017 at 8:59 am

      It was new to me too. I knew Hawthorne as a writer but did not know of his ancestry and his decision to change his name. Thanks for commenting!

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