The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas E. Connolly, Nina Baym
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas E. Connolly, Nina Baym holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.37 out of 5, based on 509.9K reader ratings. First published in 1850. The book spans 279 pages.
About The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne's THE SCARLET LETTER reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early New England colony, the novel shows the terrible impact a single, passionate act has on the lives of three members of the community: the defiant Hester Prynne; the fiery, tortured Reverend Dimmesdale; and the obsessed, vengeful Chillingworth.With THE SCARLET LETTER, Hawthorne became the first American novelist to forge from our Puritan heritage a universal classic, a masterful exploration of humanity's unending struggle with sin, guilt and pride.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas E. Connolly, Nina Baym |
| Published | 1850 |
| Pages | 279 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.37 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 509,883 |
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What genre is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Scarlet Letter worth reading?
Based on 509.9K reader ratings, The Scarlet Letter has an average score of 3.37 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter has 279 pages.
Who wrote The Scarlet Letter?
The Scarlet Letter was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas E. Connolly, Nina Baym. It was first published in 1850.
What is the ISBN for The Scarlet Letter?
The ISBN-13 for The Scarlet Letter is 9780142437260.0.
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