Identify the author.

Reading ComprehensionRead the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English.Young Goodman Brown came forth, at sunset, into the street of Salem village, but put his head back, after crossing the threshold, to exchange a parting kiss with his young wife. And Faith, as the wife was aptly named, thrust her own pretty head into the street, letting the wind play with the pink ribbons of her cap, while she called to Goodman Brown.

Identify the author.
【正确答案】：

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE.

【题目解析】：从主人公的名字及故事内容可以确定该作品选自"Young Goodman Brown"。它的作者为纳撒尼尔·霍桑。