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Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter, published in 1850, is an American novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and is generally considered to be his magnum opus. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery, refuses to name the father, and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores questions of grace, legalism, sin and guilt.
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  • Ibtisam Bhattishared an impression4 years ago
    💞Loved Up

    I liked that. I liked it. This year I have been reading one of my favorite books in my English course. It's slow to begin, but in the middle, it gets better. It's a little slow, with a good story behind it, like most older American literature.

  • kaykaynialler93shared an impression6 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🎯Worthwhile

    Not much to say. I really like it. I didn't think it was hard to find out who the dad was but everyone in my class didn't know for a while.

  • gautam saishared an impression8 years ago
    🔮Hidden Depths
    💡Learnt A Lot
    🎯Worthwhile

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Quotes

  • raizzarpuldiohas quoted8 years ago
    It was whispered by those who peered after her that the scarlet letter threw a lurid gleam along the dark passage-way of the interior.
  • Sofi Sotohas quoted3 months ago
    We have yet to learn again the forgotten art of gaiety
  • Sofi Sotohas quoted3 months ago
    and only wondered that Heaven should see fit to transmit the grand and solemn music of its oracles through so foul an organ pipe as he

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