The Scarlet Letter (THE GREAT CLASSICS LIBRARY)

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Overview

"The Scarlet Letter" is set in 17th-century Puritan Boston during the years 1642 to 1649 and tells the story of Hester Prynne, forced to wear a scarlet letter after conceiving a daughter through an adulterous affair with a man she refuses to name. She struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt in what is generally considered his magnum opus.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014554862
Publisher:	Revenant
Publication date:	04/25/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	1,004,284
File size:	607 KB

About the Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne; 1804 – 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of Hawthorne's writing centers on New England, many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend Franklin Pierce.

Date of Birth:

July 4, 1804

Date of Death:

May 19, 1864

Place of Birth:

Salem, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Education:

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 1824