A Damned Mob of Corinnes: Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Daughters of de Staël.

An essay is presented on comparison works of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and Swiss writer Madame de Staël. It explores their contemporary concept of literary patterns for issues related to women such as sexual freedom, domestic economy and social reform. It also notes on their contribution and influence to the promotion of American literature and feminism.