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The Scarlet Letter
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The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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A classic work of historical fiction set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1642 to 1649. The novel tells the story of Hester Prynne who has conceived a daughter through an affair and is  forced to wear a scarlet ‘A’ as punishment.  The book explores themes such as legalism, guilt, and sin as Prynne struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity.

First published in 1850, this edition is derived from the book published in 1874 with 30 black and white illustrations and numerous page decorations throughout.  As always, this edition is complete and unabridged
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Author(s): Nathaniel Hawthorne

Illustrator(s): Various

Translator(s): None

Dimensions: 6" x 9"

Pages: 256

Font Size: 12 pt

ISBN: 9781649650931

ASIN: 1649650930

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

emerges as one of the most iconic American writers of the 19th century, renowned for his masterful exploration of psychological complexity and moral ambiguity in his literary works. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne's upbringing was heavily influenced by his Puritan ancestry, a theme that would later feature prominently in his writing. His early life was marked by tragedy, as his father's death forced the family into relative seclusion, fostering a deep introspection that would resonate in his fiction.

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