The Scarlet Letter
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3.5 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Scarlet Letter is an 1850 romantic work of fiction in a historical setting, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is considered to be his magnum opus. Set in 17th-century Puritan Salem, Massachusetts during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an adulterous affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
1992
February 24
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
352
Pages
PUBLISHER
The Project Gutenberg
SELLER
Scott Reid
SIZE
537.3
KB
Customer Reviews
Azkid007
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Scarlet Letter
It delves into the emotional turmoils of the two main characters. It is quite insightful and descriptive how the author brings out the emotions and inner turmoils; and the reactions of the people around Hester Prynne.
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