Against the backdrop of 17th New England, Hester Prynne is branded with an 'A' to mark her adultery and the strict condemnation of the Puritan community. As Hester's crimes define her public life and the sinister Roger Chillingworth vows revenge, this devastating tale follows the characters as they grapple with shame, remorse and repentance.
The literary landmark, chronicling Hester Prynne's affair and the punishment she receives from the hostile Puritan Colony in which she resides. One of the first mass-produced books in America, The Scarlet Letter is a chilling exploration of shame, social stigma, and society's unquenchable thirst for ...
These classic poems will help introduce children to phonics and spelling concepts through rhyming words — each story promotes reading fluency as well. Also includes letter tracing, simple Sudoku problems, and other entertaining exercises.
