The Scarlet Letter / Nathaniel Hawthorne

By:

Hawthorne, Nathaniel [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Harper Collins, c2010 London :Description: 324 pages ; 18 cmISBN:

9780007350926

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

FIC H39 2010

Summary: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, focusing on Hester Prynne, a woman shunned by her community after bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. Hester is forced to wear a scarlet "A" for adultery, symbolizing her sin and societal judgment. The story explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, as Hester navigates her life in a strict society while grappling with her love for the child's father, Reverend Dimmesdale, who struggles with his own guilt. The novel ultimately reflects on the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of societal expectations.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Fiction	Fiction	FIC .H39 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000002755

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, focusing on Hester Prynne, a woman shunned by her community after bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. Hester is forced to wear a scarlet "A" for adultery, symbolizing her sin and societal judgment. The story explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, as Hester navigates her life in a strict society while grappling with her love for the child's father, Reverend Dimmesdale, who struggles with his own guilt. The novel ultimately reflects on the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of societal expectations.

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