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.
Book Title | The Scarlet Letter |
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Author | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
ISBN | 9788892521551 |
Language | English |
Book Format | epub |
Date Published | March 15th 2016 by PublishDrive Inc |