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The Scarlet Letter
Series: Collins Classics
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The Scarlet Letter
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Ah, but let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart.
A tale of sin, punishment and atonement, The Scarlet Letter exposes the moral rigidity of a 17th-Century Puritan New England community when faced with the illegitimate child of a young mother. Regarded as the first real heroine of American fiction, it is Hester Prynne's strength of character that resonates with the reader when her harsh sentence is cast.
It is in her refusal to reveal the identity of the father in the face of her accusers that Hawthorne champions his heroine and berates the weakness of society for attacking the innocent.
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne generally receives praise for its complex exploration of themes such as sin, guilt, and redemption. Critics often commend Hawthorne's rich, symbolic storytelling and the depth of his main character, Hester Prynne. Some readers note the novel's language and historical context can be challenging but rewarding, offering profound insights into human nature and societal norms.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008296520
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 300
About the Author
Born in 1804, Nathaniel Hawthorne is known for his historical tales and novels about American colonial society. After publishing The Scarlet Letter in 1850, its status as an instant bestseller allowed him to earn a living as a novelist. Full of dark romanticism, psychological complexity, symbolism, and cautionary tales, his work is still popular today. He has earned a place in history as one of the most distinguished American writers of the nineteenth century.
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