The Scarlet Letter

Set in 17th century Puritan Boston, known then as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a jarring tale of morality, sin, and repentance. Hawthorne, an American writer born in Salem, Massachusetts, first published The Scarlet Letter in 1850, and it became one of the first mass-produced books in America due to its popularity. Today, it is considered a classic for its themes, savage social criticism, and genuine characters.

Hester Prynne, a young col...