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The Scarlet Letter

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Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, this edition of a classic novel explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the story of Hester Prynne. After bearing an illegitimate child, Hester is shunned by her community and forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a mark of shame. The narrative delves into her struggles, the identity of her child's father, and the societal pressures of the time, highlighting the conflict between individual desire and social conformity. Hawthorne's rich symbolism and moral complexity make it a profound exploration of human nature.

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Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Simon & Brown
Publicado en
2012
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
208
ISBN13
9781613829011
Primera publicación
1850
Título original
The Scarlet Letter
Calificación
3,45 de 5
Descripción
Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, this edition of a classic novel explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the story of Hester Prynne. After bearing an illegitimate child, Hester is shunned by her community and forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a mark of shame. The narrative delves into her struggles, the identity of her child's father, and the societal pressures of the time, highlighting the conflict between individual desire and social conformity. Hawthorne's rich symbolism and moral complexity make it a profound exploration of human nature.