The Scarlet Letter
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
29.12.2020
Verlag
Unbound ScriptSeitenzahl
278
Maße (L/B/H)
19.8/12.9/1.6 cm
Gewicht
334 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-81-949393-8-2
"No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself, and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true..." ¿- Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter is a historical fiction, first published in 1850 by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is considered his ""masterwork"". Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of a "fallen" woman, her vengeful and incognito husband, and a charismatic young minister harbouring a terrible secret. The female protagonist, Hester Prynne, conceives a daughter through an affair and is publicly shamed for adultery. She wears the titular red "A" on her breast, marking her as an adulteress. In her arms she bears Pearl, the daughter born of sin. The book explores the theme of sin, repentance, dignity, honour and courage.
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kafka is for the girls
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if "babe... would you still love me if i was a worm?" was a book
i thoroughly enjoyed most of the short stories and they gave me a lot to think about, short yet impactful
kafka is the ultimate weird girl/thought daughter lit
An absolute classic
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Hawthorne’s writing is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the harsh, judgmental society Hester navigates. The characters are well-drawn, and the moral dilemmas they face resonate with readers even today.
What I appreciated most about this book is its exploration of the human capacity for both sin and redemption. It’s a compelling reminder that everyone has their own hidden scars, often concealed behind society’s expectations.
“The Scarlet Letter” is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that continues to be relevant, making it a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human condition.