The Scarlet Letter

"e;The Scarlet Letter"e; by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a powerful tale set in 17th-century Puritan Boston. It follows Hester Prynne, a young woman branded with a scarlet letter "e;A"e; as punishment for committing adultery. As she faces public shame and isolation, Hester refuses to reveal the identity of her lover, the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale. The novel explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption...