The Scarlet LetterSet in an early New England colony, this novel explores the terrible impact a single, passionate act has on the lives of three members of the community: the defiant Hester Prynne, the fiery, tortured Reverend Dimmesdale, and the obsessed, vengeful Chillingworth. |
Contents
The PrisonDoor | 51 |
The MarketPlace | 53 |
The Recognition | 65 |
Copyright | |
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