Hawthorne, Nathaniel

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The scarlet letter

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A novel set in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th century Boston. The scarlet letter describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society. Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter A for adultress embroidered on her dress.

The scarlet letter

  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel
In seventeenth century New England, Hester Prynne is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she has committed.

The scarlet letter

  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel
In seventeenth century New England, Hester Prynne is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she has committed.

The scarlet letter

  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel
In 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, Hester Prynne conceives a daughter through an affair. As she struggles to raise her rambunctious daughter, Pearl, on her own, the father of her unborn child is revealed and is shown to be experiencing severe guilt. Through the scorn and judgment of the citizens and Roger Chillingworth (Hester's husband), the two decide to remain together.

Mosses from an old manse and other stories

  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Presents eleven moral tales written during Hawthorne's residence in the historic Concord house.

The scarlett letter

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03

Hester Prynne, a young woman in seventeenth century Massachusets, is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she commited.

The Scarlet Letter

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03

The Scarlet Letter

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03

Great short works

Submitted by khenkes on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 09:39

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