The Scarlet Letter

Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Classic Literature

Audience: Readers interested in American literature and themes of sin, redemption, and societal judgment

Tone: Reflective and somber

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne, marked by the scarlet letter 'A' for adultery, navigates the harsh realities of Puritan society while grappling with her identity as a mother and a sinner, revealing profound themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.