The Scarlet Letter - Hawthorne, Nathaniel
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic novel of puritanism, adultery and redemption. When Hester Prynne bears an illegitimate child she is introduced to the ugliness, complexity, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit. Though set in Puritan community centuries ago, the moral dilemmas of personal responsibility, and consuming emotions of guilt, anger, loyalty and revenge are timeless. This New Updated Collector's Edition Contains the FULL TEXT of Hawthorne's original published manuscript and new introduction by the author's son, Julian Hawthorne. "An iridescent classic, timeless…mehr

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic novel of puritanism, adultery and redemption. When Hester Prynne bears an illegitimate child she is introduced to the ugliness, complexity, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit. Though set in Puritan community centuries ago, the moral dilemmas of personal responsibility, and consuming emotions of guilt, anger, loyalty and revenge are timeless. This New Updated Collector's Edition Contains the FULL TEXT of Hawthorne's original published manuscript and new introduction by the author's son, Julian Hawthorne. "An iridescent classic, timeless through the ages " - The Atlantic Monthly "Nathaniel Hawthorne recaptured, for his New England, the essence of Greek tragedy." - Malcolm Cowley "Still resonates soundly even with modern readers" - BookKnome Reviews
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Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864) was an influential American novelist and short story writer known for his exploration of darker side of human nature. His works often delve into the complexities of the human soul, particularly the effects of Puritan morality on individual lives. His most famous work, The Scarlet Letter (1850), examines shame and social ostracism. Other significant works include The House of the Seven Gables (1851), a gothic tale of family curses and the past s haunting influence, and Young Goodman Brown (1835), a short story about the battle between good and evil. Doctor Grimshawe s Secret (1883), published posthumously, explores themes of mystery, identity, and the supernatural through the story of a reclusive doctor with a dark past. Hawthorne's legacy as a master of psychological depth and moral complexity endures. His works continue to be studied for their insight into human nature, societal expectations, and the complexities of guilt and redemption.