It's worth noting that:
* Literary awards were not as common in the 19th century as they are today.
* Hawthorne's writing style was often considered complex and challenging, and he wasn't always a popular author during his lifetime.
Despite this, he is now considered one of the most important American authors of the 19th century, with his works like "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables" securing his place in literary history.