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A single act of forbidden love ignites a storm of guilt, shame, and resilience in Puritan-era Boston—will inner strength triumph over public condemnation?
In seventeenth-century Boston, Hester Prynne emerges as a symbol of defiance and dignity when an adulterous affair leads to the birth of her illegitimate child. Condemned to wear the scarlet letter “A,” Hester faces the community’s disdain but bravely upholds her integrity and moral fortitude.
Meanwhile, the tormented Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale grapples with his private guilt, haunted by the secret that could ruin his reputation. Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully explores the conflict between personal conscience and societal judgment, weaving a timeless story of sin, repentance, and redemption.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864), born on July 4th, is central to American Romantic literature. His Puritan heritage permeates his works, providing vivid depictions of colonial life and deep explorations of moral complexity.
In The Scarlet Letter, his distinctive prose and layered storytelling establish one of the most enduring stories in American letters.
Experience a richly bound novel edition that continues to resonate across time. Let Hawthorne’s eloquent prose carry you through the tumultuous journey of Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, and the ever-watchful eye of Puritan Boston.
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