Nathaniel Hawthorne , Nina Baym (Introduction)
The Scarlet Letter (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143107668
- author:
- Nathaniel Hawthorne , Nina Baym (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a powerful exploration of sin, guilt, and revenge in 17th-century Puritan New England. Set against the backdrop of a community struggling with its own moral code, this canonical American masterpiece delves into the complexities of human nature through the lives of four complex characters. Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, Pearl, and Roger Chillingworth each face their own set of troubles, yet their stories point to universal truths about human affairs. This authoritative edition features a foreword by Tom Perrotta, who draws on Hawthorne's work in his own writing, and an introduction by Robert Milder that provides insight into the author's life and work. With its rich historical context and thought-provoking themes, The Scarlet Letter is a deeply unsettling yet profoundly insightful novel that continues to appeal to readers with its enduring relevance.
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