The scarlet letter / Nathaniel Hawthorne ; supplementary materials written by Margaret Brantley.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 (Author). Brantley, Margaret. (Added Author).

Summary:

Set in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th century Boston, The scarlet letter describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society. Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair, she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter "A" for adulteress embroidered on her dress.

Item details

ISBN: 0743487567 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780743487566 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xxiv, 372 p. ; 18 cm.
Publisher: New York : Pocket Books, c2004.

Contents / Notes

General Note:

"Includes detailed explanatory notes, an overview of key themes, and more" --cover.

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