Introduction by Kathryn Harrison Commentary by Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. D. Howells, and Carl Van Doren A 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
The Scarlet Letter (Modern Library Classics)
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Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780679783381
Details:
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Brand: Modern Library
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Modern Library
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 304
Release Date: 19-09-2000
Part Number: 9780679783381
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780679783381
