The Scarlet Letter

An historical romance in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649 about the story of Hester Prynne who conceives a daughter through an affair and then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity.

Autori

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

Parametri

• 144 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

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Set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, the story follows Hester Prynne, who faces societal condemnation after having a child out of wedlock. As she navigates her life marked by shame and resilience, the narrative delves into profound themes of legalism, sin, and guilt, enriched by religious and historical references. Hester's journey of repentance and her quest for dignity highlight the complexities of morality and societal judgment during the 17th century.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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