The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of true American literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent part of our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritan woman whose existence is marred by sin. The real genius of the book is found in its description. Hawthorne makes allusion, symbolism, and …
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…authors of all time, it is a great example of how a reader can be dragged into the action and live with the characters. Yet even with all this action, The Scarlet Letter manages to teach its audience a lesson in coping with life's blows. Its clarity of thought and expression has captivated readers for over a century and probably will continue to do so for many years more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** THE BOOK of course!