The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne delves into the consequences of sin and guilt in Puritan New England society, as Hester Prynne grapples with the scarlet letter A she must wear for her adultery Themes of redemption, revenge, and societal condemnation are explored against a backdrop of moral ambiguity and religious hypocrisy ‣ Genre: Fiction ‣ Publication Date: 1983 ‣ Page Count: 320 ‣ Book Format: Paperback