The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
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Lord Manleigh
  • Rated 4 stars

A beautifully written parable. If you're looking for one book to illuminate the legacy of America's Purtitanical roots, it's this one.

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Joshua M
  • Rated 2 stars

Hawthorne chooses every word. I wish he would have chosen less.

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  • Rated 3.525977 stars
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  • Rated 3.590909 stars
 

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  • Katelyn H

    katelyn h said:

    I normally like descriptive writing, because as a general rule it enriches your reading experience. This book, however, is a waste of the time it takes to read and the energy required to stay awake while doing so.

    posted 3 weeks ago
  • Linda H

    linda h said:

    One of the best books I've ever read! You should read this one...I think you'll enjoy it.

    posted Wednesday, June 4 2008
  • ibrahim y

    ibrahim y said:

    it is so nice

    posted Saturday, March 15 2008
  • ibrahim y

    ibrahim y said:

    it is so nice

    posted Saturday, March 15 2008
  • amira m

    amira m said:

    intresting...

    posted Tuesday, December 25 2007
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