The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, the story follows Hester Prynne, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' on her chest as a symbol of her adultery. Hester, with her fiery red hair, faces public shame and judgment while navigating the complexities of love, sin, and redemption. This thought-provoking novel explores themes of morality, guilt, and the consequences of societal norms.
