The Scarlet Letter is by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The classic historical fiction tale of Puritan New England. Hester Prynne has committed adultery and borne a child, Pearl, out of wedlock. She refuses to name Pearl's father and is condemned to wear a scarlet "A" on her breast for the rest of her life. The novel takes us through the next seven years, following Hester, Pearl, and other members of the community. Finally the truth is tragically revealed.
Ratings: 9th grade - 7 out of 10.
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