About the Book: The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlett Letter (1850) is a historical romance set in seventeenth century
Boston, Massachusetts. It tells the story of Hester Prynne who gives birth to an
illegitimate daughter and her courageous attempt to carve out a new life for
them both. Sin, guilt and redemption manifest themselves in the figure of one of
America’s first great heroines, and make The Scarlett Letter a timeless American
classic.
About the Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathanial Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short story writer.
Deeply influenced by the Romantic movement, his work includes The Scarlet Letter
(1850), The Marble Faun (1860), ‘Wakefield’ (1835) and