The Scarlet Letter - Hawthorne, Nathaniel
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The Scarlet Letter: A Romance is a work of historical fiction by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1850.[1] Set in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Containing a number of religious and historic allusions, the book explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.

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The Scarlet Letter: A Romance is a work of historical fiction by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1850.[1] Set in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Containing a number of religious and historic allusions, the book explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, and became one of America's greatest novelists. His writing often explored themes of sin, guilt, and the effects of the past, influenced by his Puritan ancestry. Some of his most famous works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables.Hawthorne's life in New England shaped his writing. He briefly lived at the transcendentalist commune, Brook Farm, and later settled in the countryside. His works often featured gothic elements and explored the darker sides of human nature.In his later years, Hawthorne worked as the U.S. consul in Liverpool, England. Though he faced financial hardships, his work earned widespread acclaim. He passed away in 1864, leaving a lasting impact on American literature.