The Scarlet Letter - Original February 1850 Uncensored Version

Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, the narrative follows Hester Prynne, who bears the shame of adultery through the scarlet letter 'A' on her chest. Defiant against the oppressive clergy, she refuses to disclose her child's father's identity. The plot thickens with the arrival of her estranged husband, disguised as Roger Chillingworth, who plots his revenge. This original uncensored version captures the intense societal scrutiny and personal struggles faced by Hester, making it a significant work in American literature.