The Scarlet LetterNathaniel Hawthorne's most popular and enduring work. Set in 17th-century Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter tells the story of Hester Prynne, who has conceived a daughter through an adulterous affair. The novel explores the nature of sin—both public and private. Always featured in lists of the world's best books, The Scarlet Letter is a must-read. Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions. |
Contents
The PrisonDoor | |
The MarketPlace | |
The Recognition | |
The Interview | |
Hester at Her Needle | |
Pearl | |
The Governors Hall | |
The Leech and His Patient | |
The Interior of a Heart | |
The Ministers Vigil | |
Another View of Hester | |
Hester and the Physician | |
Hester and Pearl | |
A Forest Walk | |
The Pastor and His Parishioner | |
The ElfChild and the Minister | |
The Leech | |
A Flood of Sunshine | |
The Child at the BrookSide | |
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