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The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by Elizabeth McGovern

Released
August 23, 2005
Length
3 hrs 10 mins
Format
Abridged Audiobook
Publisher
HarperCollins
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The Scarlet Letter explores themes of sin, punishment, and atonement within a 17th-century Puritan New England community when a young mother faces societal judgment for her illegitimate child. Hester Prynne's resilience and moral strength shine as she refuses to reveal the father's identity, challenging societal hypocrisy. The novel highlights her courage amidst harsh condemnation, positioning her as a pioneering heroine in American literature.
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