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The Scarlet Letter
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025405063
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Scarlet Letter is a masterpiece of American fiction set in the strict Puritan society of 17th-century Boston. The narrative centers on Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear a prominent scarlet letter A as a permanent symbol of her adultery and shame. As she struggles to create a new life for herself and her daughter, Pearl, the story delves into the profound psychological and moral consequences of sin, guilt, and social ostracization.
Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully explores the tension between private emotion and public persona, contrasting Hester's resilience with the hidden torment of the respected Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale and the calculated cruelty of the vengeful Roger Chillingworth. Through its rich symbolism and intense character studies, the novel examines the nature of legalism and the possibility of redemption within a judgmental community. The Scarlet Letter remains a powerful exploration of the human heart and the enduring impact of social and religious dogma, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the American literary canon.
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