The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
By NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Condensation by GEORGE S. BARTON ONE summer morning over two centuries ago the grass-plot before the jail in Prison…
The Scarlet Letter: Hester
A small, intelligent appearing man on the outskirts of the crowd attracted Hester's attention, and he in his turn eyed her till, seeing…
The Scarlet Letter: Dimmesdale
The Rev. Mr. Dimmesdale, a young minister of high native gifts, who had already wide eminence in his profession, was urged to exhort Hester…
The Scarlet Letter: Pearl
Freed from prison, Hester did not flee, but established herself in a small cottage just outside the town, incurring no risk of want, for…
The Scarlet Letter: England
Arthur Dimmesdale attained the proudest eminence a New England clergyman could reach. He had preached the election sermon on the holiday…