Book Description:
The Scarlet Letter is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic tale of sin, shame, and strength set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. The novel follows Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear a scarlet "A" after bearing a child out of wedlock. Refusing to reveal the identity of her lover, Hester endures public scorn while raising her daughter, Pearl, in a rigid and judgmental society.
As hidden guilt and unspoken truths unravel among those around her — including the tormented minister Dimmesdale and the vengeful Chillingworth — the story becomes a powerful meditation on morality, identity, and resilience. Rich in symbolism and psychological insight, The Scarlet Letter remains one of American literature’s most enduring and haunting works.
