Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlett Letter

Illustrator: Hallock Foote, Mary; Sandoe Ipsen, Ludvig

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Produktbeschreibung

Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter unveils a riveting tale set in 17th-century Puritan New England. Hester Prynne, marked by the scarlet letter "A" for her sin, navigates the complex web of guilt, societal judgment, and personal redemption. Hawthorne's masterful narrative explores the timeless themes of love, morality, and the enduring consequences of hidden transgressions. A classic exploration of the human condition, The Scarlet Letter remains a compelling and thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human soul.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Owl's Nest Publishers, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 352g
• ISBN-13: 9798869089144
• Artikelnr.: 69748725

Autorenporträt

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was born in Salem, Massachusetts, where he wrote the bulk of his masterful tales of colonial American history. Tom Perrotta (foreword) is the author of two short story collections and six novels, including Election, Little Children, and The Leftovers, which has been adapted for television by HBO. He lives in Boston. Robert Milder (introduction) is a professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author of three books, including Hawthorne’s Habitations: A Literary Life. Thomas E. Connolly (notes; 1918–2002) was a literary critic and professor of English at the University of Buffalo.

Rezensionen

"[Nathaniel Hawthorne] recaptured, for his New England, the essence of Greek tragedy." --Malcolm Cowley