A compelling tale of sin, guilt, and revenge, The Scarlet Letter is
also a story of love and forgiveness. Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850
masterpiece unfolds among the rigidly intolerant Puritans of the
Massachusetts Bay colony, where Hester Prynne is condemned to wear the
scarlet letter as a badge of shame. Rich in symbolism, the novel offers
a uniquely American perspective on spiritual and moral issues. This
deluxe hardcover reproduction of a rare 1920 edition features 31
atmospheric watercolor plates by Hugh Thomson, a noted illustrator of
classic literature.