The Scarlet Letter

Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

First published in 1850, "The Scarlet Letter" is a historical fiction novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book centers on Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an extramarital affair and struggles with the repercussions in a highly religious and morally strict society. She is forced to wear a red "A" on her dress, signifying her as an "adulteress." The novel delves into themes of sin, guilt, and social judgment, and it's considered one of the cornerstones of American literature

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loudly
• Release date: Sep 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368997773

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and biographer. His work centres on his New England home and often features moral allegories with Puritan inspiration, with themes revolving around inherent good and evil. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, Dark romanticism.