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The Scarlet Letter
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The Scarlet Letter
About the Author
Story Overview
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" is a powerful exploration of sin, guilt, and redemption set in Puritan New England.
In this story, we meet Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed and forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' for adultery. The father of her child, a respected local minister, remains publicly unidentified and battles his own demons of guilt. Meanwhile, Hester's long-absent husband returns and begins a quest for revenge.
The novel captures the complexity of human nature, the harshness of societal judgment, and the possibility of personal transformation. Its themes and characters continue to resonate in this modern adaptation.
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The Power of Passage Markers
Synchronized Materials
Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.
Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.
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A Multimedia Reading Experience
Combine Print & Digital
The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.