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The Scarlet Letter (Signet Classics)

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

ISBN: 9780451531353

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  • The Scarlet Letter is Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece of American fiction and one of the most influential novels in American literary history. Set in seventeenth-century Puritan Boston, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman condemned by her community after bearing a child outside of marriage. As punishment, she is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as a public sign of shame.
  • Refusing to reveal the identity of her child's father, Hester endures public humiliation and social isolation while raising her daughter, Pearl. Behind the scenes, the respected minister Arthur Dimmesdale struggles with his own hidden guilt, while Hester's estranged husband, Roger Chillingworth, becomes consumed by revenge and obsession.
  • Through these interconnected lives, Hawthorne explores the emotional and psychological consequences of sin, secrecy, and judgment. The novel examines how rigid social expectations affect individuals and how courage, compassion, and personal integrity can emerge even in the face of condemnation.
  • Rich in symbolism and moral complexity, The Scarlet Letter offers a powerful portrait of human weakness and strength. Hawthorne's thoughtful examination of guilt, redemption, and the conflict between individual desires and societal rules continues to resonate with readers today.
  • Widely studied in schools and universities around the world, the novel remains a landmark work of American literature, praised for its psychological depth, memorable characters, and enduring themes.
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  • Publisher Penguin Group (USA)
  • Series Signet Classics
  • Vendor BORDERS
  • Release Date 4 Aug 2009
  • Pages 288 Pages
  • Format Paperback
  • Age 18+
  • Width 10.5 cm
  • Height 2 cm
  • Language English
  • Weight 142 g
  • Barcode 9780451531353