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The Scarlet Letter (Illustrated)
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Beschreibung
Contains 10 illustrations.
In the heart of 17th-century Puritan New England, a sin, a symbol, and a secret intertwine to form the powerful narrative of The Scarlet Letter.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic transports readers to the austere and unforgiving world of colonial America, where rigid morality reigns supreme.
At its center is Hester Prynne, a young woman who bears a child out of wedlock, her scarlet letter "A" a symbol of her adultery. Shunned by her community, Hester grapples with the weight of her sin and the relentless scrutiny of her peers. The enigmatic Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, her secret lover, wrestles with his own guilt, hiding a dark truth that threatens to consume him.
As their lives become increasingly entwined, The Scarlet Letter explores themes of sin, redemption, hypocrisy, and the human capacity for forgiveness. With eloquent prose and deep psychological insight, Hawthorne takes readers on a journey through the complexities of human nature, morality, and the enduring power of love.
A masterwork of American literature, The Scarlet Letter remains a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, making it a must-read for those seeking to understand the depths of human emotions and the consequences of society's judgments.
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