Examines the life and career of American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, discussing his childhood and schooling, his marriage and friendships, his political loyalties, the conflicts in his personality, and the influences on his work.
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.
Provides the Cliffs Notes on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel "The Scarlett Letter," and includes biographical information on the author, critical commentaries and essays, character analysis, review questions and more.
