The Scarlet Letter
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Release Date: 1850-12-30
- Genre: Classics
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Hester Prynne lives in infamy. After committing adultery and bearing a child with a man whose name she refuses to divulge, the heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel is forced to wear a scarlet A to mark her shame for all to see.
Hawthorne’s American classic reflects the Puritan mindset of Boston in the 1600s, where public humiliation was acceptable punishment for a woman who bucked the norms. Never mind that Hester’s husband was widely believed to have died at sea and that Hester and her daughter are living a quiet life of good deeds in their little cottage outside town. Someone wants revenge-and will stop at nothing to get it.
The Scarlet Letter incorporates supernatural elements with historical fiction. It’s a dark tale of sin and redemption with an unforgettable heroine whose story continues to fascinate readers and inspire film adaptations.
Reviews
Adorned language
3By Campina2013The extra descriptive language lost me sometimes, but it also allowed me to imagine the scenes better. It tells the story of a woman who conceived a child out of wedlock and all the lifelong repercussions that brought.Strong Prose
3By Jamion3I wasn’t the most enamored with this but it was a worthwhile read. Maybe I can come back in a few years and this will hit different.Romantic
5By Amanda J. GreenI fell in love with every character in this book. It's a read you'll remember. Savor every word!😁
5By joley🥰Provides a great lesson to readers of all ages.Effectively Presented
5By Bonnie PrancerThinking this is an age in time review, that isn’t true. The words are appealing and encouraging. The story brings a clear revelation to past time events that are still presentable now. There are simple thoughts of encouragement brought on when subscribing this book. That is not true. This book can be read any time or any where. Thanks to the writer!Classic
5By bluegiraffeHCDHad to read it for school and I enjoyed it! The writing’s a little outdated but I could still understand it. Pearl is so cute I love her!!!!! But I hate Dimmesdale he’s the worst character in the whole book. Not for everyone but overall a great read totally recommend!!!Love it!
5By sarahh297Read this for english class was not expecting to be so invested. A classic I’ll always reccomend!no
1By Holdenrocks3terribleAmazing
5By mckaylag23I loved it! Read it for English class and was not expecting it to be good. It has a good plot line and I love the purpose of the book. 10/10 would recommend.Good book, if you can get past the old english
3By StephanieMoniqueIt’s a classic for sure. It’s just difficult to concentrate with the dated language.
