Presents extracts from essays, reviews, and articles, including both American and British sources, that provide critical analyses of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter.".
Contains essays in which the authors present critical analyses of the character of Hester Prynne from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter, " and consider her interaction with and influence on the novel's other characters.
a student casebook to issues, sources, and historical documents
Johnson, Claudia D
1995
A multidisciplinary study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter." Includes current news articles showing the novel's relevance to today's society.
A study guide to Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," featuring a biographical sketch of the author, a list of characters, a summary and analysis of the text, and a selection of critical views.
A collection of ten critical assessments of Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," that explores the lives of women in four Chinese American families; and includes introduction by Harold Bloom, chronology, and notes.