Bibliograph

The scarlet letter and other writings, authoritative texts, contexts, criticism, Nathaniel Hawthorne ; edited by Leland S. Person, University of Cincinnati

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Label

The scarlet letter and other writings, authoritative texts, contexts, criticism, Nathaniel Hawthorne ; edited by Leland S. Person, University of Cincinnati

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 725-738)

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The scarlet letter and other writings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

914228322

Responsibility statement

Nathaniel Hawthorne ; edited by Leland S. Person, University of Cincinnati

Series statement

A Norton critical edition

Sub title

authoritative texts, contexts, criticism

Summary

Hawthorne's novel of adultery in Puritan Boston. Five short works related to The Scarlet Letter, sharing its themes of sin, morality, guilt, and shame. Expanded explanatory annotations and a new preface by Leland S. Person. Key passages from Hawthorne's letters and notebooks. New critical essays, chronology and an updated select bibliography. -- from back cover

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