Public domain edition
The Scarlet Letter
Some stories are shaped less by what happened than by how long its consequences endure. The Scarlet Letter follows lives marked by guilt, secrecy, and the judgement of others, without offering easy answers. Beneath the portrait of a strict society lies a deeply human story about dignity, resilience, and the price we sometimes pay for our choices. A novel quieter than its reputation suggests, yet one that often lingers long after the final page.
About this edition
- Author
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Language
- en
- Edition type
- Public domain edition
- Publisher / imprint
- ARTales
- Source
- Project Gutenberg
- Reference
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25344
- Publication status
- Published
About the author
Nathaniel Hawthorne je auterem povídek a románů, které se zabývají morálními alegoriemi s puritánským nádechem a dědictví koloniální minulosti Ameriky. Jeho styl patří k romantismu, využívá symbolismus.