The Scarlet Letter (Reader's Library Classics)

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

ISBN 10: 1954839170 / ISBN 13: 9781954839175

Published by Reader's Library Classics, 2021

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Seller Inventory # 1954839170-3-32343281

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Scarlet Letter (Reader's Library Classics)
• Publisher: Reader's Library Classics
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1954839170
• ISBN 13: 9781954839175
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep.

Set in the mid-17th century in New England, The Scarlet Letter follows married Hester Prynne after she conceives a daughter through an affair. Societal standards of puritan New England force her to wear a scarlet “A” on her clothes as a constant reminder to her and everyone else of her past infidelity. Through the life of Hester and of her child, they both struggle through the overwhelming stigma behind Hester’s adultery, and despite the mounting pressure, she refuses to name the father of her child.

Hawthorne paints an eye opening story of acceptance, shame, guilt, and fierce social ostracism surrounding one woman and the burden she bears in her life.