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The Scarlet Letter

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  • 274 pages
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Set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1642 to 1649, the story follows Hester Prynne, a woman shunned for bearing a child out of wedlock. As she navigates the challenges of repentance and seeks to rebuild her life, the novel delves into themes of legalism, sin, and guilt, enriched by various religious and historical allusions. Hester's journey highlights the complexities of morality and societal judgment in a rigidly religious society.

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Language
English
Publisher
Maple Press
Released
2014
Pages
274
ISBN13
9789380816814
First published
1850
Original title
The Scarlet Letter
Rating
3.45 out of 5
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Set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1642 to 1649, the story follows Hester Prynne, a woman shunned for bearing a child out of wedlock. As she navigates the challenges of repentance and seeks to rebuild her life, the novel delves into themes of legalism, sin, and guilt, enriched by various religious and historical allusions. Hester's journey highlights the complexities of morality and societal judgment in a rigidly religious society.