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“The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1850, is a classic work of American literature that delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, the novel follows Hester Prynne, a woman who bears an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear a scarlet letter “A” (for “adulteress”) on her chest as a mark of shame.
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Hester’s story begins when she leaves prison and moves to the outskirts of Boston, where she raises her daughter, Pearl, in relative isolation. Despite the scorn and judgment from the community, Hester remains dignified and resilient. The novel also explores the lives of Arthur Dimmesdale, the minister who is Pearl’s father and struggles with his secret sin, and Roger Chillingworth, Hester’s estranged husband who seeks revenge.
Hawthorne’s rich symbolism and exploration of moral and social issues make “The Scarlet Letter” a profound study of human nature and the consequences of personal and collective actions. The novel critiques the rigidity and hypocrisy of the Puritan society, while also highlighting themes of identity, empathy, and the complexities of forgiveness. “The Scarlet Letter” remains an enduring and influential piece of American literature, offering deep insights into the human condition and the societal pressures of conformity.
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Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1850
Author : Nathaniel Hawthorne
Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novel, Romance
Language : English
Word Count : 80,000
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
From Wikipedia: Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804 – May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.
He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, from a family long associated with that town. Hawthorne entered Bowdoin College in 1821, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1824, and graduated in 1825. He published his first work in 1828, the novel Fanshawe; he later tried to suppress it, feeling that it was not equal to the sta… Read More
The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
“The Scarlet Letter” is a historical fiction novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1850. Set in the 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, the story explores the consequences of sin, guilt, and redemption.
The novel begins with the protagonist, Hester Prynne, being publicly shamed and forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” on her dress as a mark of her adultery. She refuses to reveal the identity of the father of her illegitimate child, Pearl. Despite her humiliat… Read More
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