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The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts and centres on Hester Prynne, a woman shamed by her community for adultery and forced to wear the scarlet "A". Amidst public condemnation, Hester's resilience and dignity highlight the conflict between societal judgement and personal truth. Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, identity, and hypocrisy with rich symbolism and evocative prose.
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Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, The Scarlet Letter follows Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear the infamous scarlet "A" for committing adultery. In the face of public shame and isolation, Hester's quiet strength and dignity illuminate the deeply personal struggle between societal judgment and inner truth. Nathaniel Hawthorne weaves a haunting exploration of guilt, redemption, and the complex moral fabric of humanity in this enduring American classic. With its rich symbolism and evocative prose, this novel continues to resonate as a powerful study of identity, hypocrisy, and resilience.

A timeless tale of courage, condemnation, and conscience.

  • Explore a tale of passion, guilt, and redemption set in the rigid confines of Puritan society.
  • Delve into the emotional strength of a woman who defies convention and judgment.
  • Uncover timeless themes of sin, identity, and societal hypocrisy.
  • Experience Nathaniel Hawthorne’s symbolic storytelling and lyrical prose.
  • Perfect for fans of historical fiction, literary classics, and feminist perspectives.

What Makes It Timeless

  • Explores the cost of nonconformity in a rigid society.
  • Raises questions about personal integrity versus public morality.
  • Offers a psychological depth rare in early American literature.

Themes

  • Redemption – Explore the path from shame to strength.
  • Identity – Delve into how society shapes, shames, and silences.
  • Morality – Reflect on personal ethics versus social expectations.
  • Isolation – Witness the silent endurance of the outcast.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788175993921

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2016

Country: India

Imprint: Fingerprint! Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on 4 July 1804. Fanshawe, HawthorneΓ’ (TM)s first work, was published anonymously in 1828. Hawthorne published The Scarlet Letter in the year 1850. With this began HawthorneΓ’ (TM)s lucrative period as a writer. The novel was one of the first mass-produced books in America. It was followed by a succession of other novels. In 1851, Hawthorne published The House of the Seven Gables. In the same year, he also published A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys, a collection of short stories retelling myths from Greek mythology. Its sequel, Tanglewood Tales, was published in 1853. The Blithedale Romance, HawthorneΓ’ (TM)s third major romance, was published in 1852. HawthorneΓ’ (TM)s last of the four major romances, The Marble Faun: Or, The Romance of Monte Beni, was published in 1860. Hawthorne died in his sleep on 19 May 1864, while on a tour of the White Mountains, in Plymouth, New Hampshire. He was buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Massachusetts.

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