The scarlet letter
Set in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th century Boston, The scarlet letter describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society. Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair, she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter "A" for adulteress embroidered on her dress
Historical fiction
xxiv, 372 pages ; 18 cm.
9780743487566, 0743487567
55483830
"Includes detailed explanatory notes, an overview of key themes, and more"--Cover