The Scarlet Letter (Illustrated by Hugh Thomson with an

The Scarlet Letter (Illustrated by Hugh Thomson with an Introduction by Katharine Lee Bates)

First published in 1850, â€œThe Scarlet Letterâ€ is the work that would establish Nathaniel Hawthorneâ€™s literary legacy. It is the story of Hester Prynne, a young attractive woman who has been convicted of the crime of adultery and has been sentenced to wear a scarlet letter â€œAâ€ sewn to her dress. As the result of the affair, Hester has a child named Pearl and because the man with whom she has committed this act refuses to come forward she finds herself having to raise the child alone. The novel, which is set in middle 17th century Boston, is a vivid picture of the archaic social beliefs and customs that were indicative of early colonial American life. It is a time in which adultery was not only considered immoral but was a crime and extreme puritanical beliefs ruled everyday life. Hawthorneâ€™s narrative is an exploration of the nature of sin, guilt, and the way in which society tries to police morality through the rule of law. A haunting portrait of days long past, â€œThe Scarlet Letterâ€ is a brilliant portrayal of life in Puritanical America. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, is illustrated by Hugh Thomson and includes an introduction by Katharine Lee Bates.
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Country	USA
Brand	Digireads.com
Manufacturer	Digireads.com Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781420951820
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Scarlet Letter (Illustrated by Hugh Thomson with an Introduction by Katharine Lee Bates)

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