Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot
The book is currently out of stock

The Scarlet Letter

Book rating

Add rating

Parameters

  • 178 pages
  • 7 hours of reading

More about the book

Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, the narrative follows Hester Prynne, who faces ostracism after bearing a child from an affair. As she seeks redemption and strives to rebuild her life, the novel delves into profound themes of legalism, sin, and guilt, highlighting the complexities of morality and societal judgment. Hawthorne's exploration of Hester's resilience and inner turmoil makes this work a poignant examination of human nature and societal constraints.

Language

Publication

Book purchase

The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne

Language
Released
2019
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
No longer available.
or
View available edition

Payment methods

3.5
Okay
826376 Ratings
Add rating

We’re missing your review here.

Language
English
Released
2019
Format
Paperback
Pages
178
ISBN13
9781618956101
Series
Manga Classics
Tags
Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Religious Topics, Classics, Love, USA, School, Children, American Literature, Secrets, Adapted for Film, America, 17th century, Infidelity, Morality, Prejudices, Single Parents, Boston, New England, Puritans
First published
1850
Original title
The Scarlet Letter
Rating
3.45 out of 5
Description
Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, the narrative follows Hester Prynne, who faces ostracism after bearing a child from an affair. As she seeks redemption and strives to rebuild her life, the novel delves into profound themes of legalism, sin, and guilt, highlighting the complexities of morality and societal judgment. Hawthorne's exploration of Hester's resilience and inner turmoil makes this work a poignant examination of human nature and societal constraints.