The Scarlet Letter (Prestwick House) (C)
One of Hawthorne’s most famous novels, The Scarlet Letter asks the age-old question, "What is good?" Can there be redemption in a society where the only good is the avoidance of sin? Through the characters, Hawthorne explores the range of human response to sin and the deadly consequences of the inability to forgive oneself and others. He peers into the shadows of the soul to reveal the doubt, fear, and guilt that form the foundations of our existence.
Book Title | The Scarlet Letter (Prestwick House) (C) |
Publisher: | Prestwick House |
Author | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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One of Hawthorne’s most famous novels, The Scarlet Letter asks the age-old question, "What is good?" Can there be redemption in a society where the only good is the avoidance of sin? Through the characters, Hawthorne explores the range of human response to sin and the deadly consequences of the inability to forgive oneself and others. He peers into the shadows of the soul to reveal the doubt, fear, and guilt that form the foundations of our existence.