Talk:Nathaniel Hawthorne/GA2

GA Reassessment

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3a) This article does not address the main topics related to Nathaniel Hawthorne. As I mentioned on the talk page, the "Literary styles and themes" section is much too cursory for an author of Hawthorne's stature. The section does not delve into his novels in any detail nor does it really explain his writing style. Two sentences are insufficient to explain this topic. Also, the section does not even refer to Hawthorne's famous short stories. The main contributor to the article has indicated that s/he doesn't have the time to add this material. I'm hoping this GAR will bring the issue to more people's attention and perhaps elicit a collaborator. If this does not happen, I think the article should be delisted. Awadewit (talk) 18:35, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

As I've said before, I'm happy to collaborate on the improvement of this article. Otherwise, I'll only be able to pick at it here and there, at least for another couple weeks. Actually, as of the end of this month, I'll have a lot more time. I'll do what I can. (Though, I'll note that the section does, in fact, at least refer to Hatwhorne's short stories, right in the first sentence.) --Midnightdreary (talk) 19:17, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

I look forward to seeing your additions and hopefully we'll be able to find someone to help you. I left messages at the relevant WikiProjects. I'll check back in a few weeks. Awadewit (talk) 17:56, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

As nothing has been done to address these concerns, I'm delisting the article. Awadewit (talk) 20:14, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

"Nothing" is a bit harsh! I did start adding to that section! --Midnightdreary (talk) 21:09, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Ah, yes, I apologize. I should have said "nothing significant" - I see you did add a few sentences. Awadewit (talk) 21:14, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Is this a personal attack? I added about 1300 bites in attempting to go through the entirety of the article as well as addressing your specific concern. Though not a huge amount, it seems that you are going out of your way to make it sound infinitesimally small. Have I done something to deserve this from you? --Midnightdreary (talk) 21:16, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

It is not a personal attack at all - it is a statement of fact. The section of the article about his works is virtually unchanged - a reader who read this version would still have no decent understanding of Hawthorne's writings. Awadewit (talk) 21:21, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Fair enough. I guess I was expecting a line like "Concerns have not been met" rather than "nothing has been done" or that I have added only "a few sentences." Sorry if I come across as a you know what but these comments made me feel very, very small and useless. --Midnightdreary (talk) 21:27, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

You are not small and useless - you are the mighty Midnightdreary, who is overcome by the MASSIVE amount written about Hawthorne. I understand your pain because I've been toiling away on the Jane Austen pages for years. Just started Styles and themes of Jane Austen, but it has such a long way to go. *sigh* Awadewit (talk) 21:46, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

This totally made me laugh out loud - in fact I hung up on a phone call I was making because of this! --Midnightdreary (talk) 22:09, 19 November 2009 (UTC)