Hawthorne, Nathaniel

The Scarlet Letter (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199537808
author:: Hawthorne, Nathaniel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres (
Genre:: Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
Condition:: New
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne In 17th-century Boston, a woman's sin is publicly displayed in scarlet lettering. Hester Prynne, accused of adultery, must wear the 'A' as punishment, while her husband searches for her lover. As moral codes and legal imperatives collide, Hester witnesses the degradation of two men, her own pride and defiance standing strong against the societal pressures. This edition is taken from the Centenary Edition of Hawthorne's works, providing an authoritative text with expert introductions and helpful notes to clarify the narrative. Oxford World's Classics has made this novel available, reflecting a commitment to scholarship and accuracy.

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