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Introduction by Kathryn Harrison Commentary by Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. D. Howells, and Carl Van DorenA stark tale of adultery, guilt, and social repression in Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is a foundational work of American literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s exploration of the dichotomy between the public and private self, internal passion and external convention, gives us the unforgettable Hester Prynne, who discovers strength in the face of ostracism and emerges as a heroine ahead of her time. As Kathryn Harrison points out in her Introduction, Hester is “the herald of the modern heroine.”Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 9/19/2000
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.5 lbs
Size: 8″ H x 5.2″ L x 0.65″ W
ISBN: 9780679783381
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