Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel set in Puritanical Boston in the mid-17th century. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed and ostracized for having a child out of wedlock. Hester is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothing to signify her status as an adulterer. As she struggles to survive in a Puritanical society that is unforgiving of her sins, Hester is eventually able to redeem herself through her strong will and determination. The novel examines themes of sin, guilt, and repentance in a powerful way. The Chiltern Publishing paperback range combines elegant design with high-quality craftsmanship. Each edition is finished with coloured endpapers and generous 90 mm flaps, printed on luxurious 100 gsm cream paper and features sewn paperback binding, ensuring durability while allowing the pages to open comfortably and maintain the strength expected of a premium edition. Thoughtfully produced and designed to last, the Chiltern Publishing paperback range offers readers a refined reading experience while preserving the timeless aesthetic that defines Chiltern Publishing.

The Scarlet Letter, ranked No. 16 in The Guardian's Best 100 Novels in English (2015), is Nathaniel Hawthorne's haunting masterpiece of sin, secrecy, and moral judgment. In Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet "A" as a public mark of adultery, yet she refuses to betray the father of her child. As years pass, the burden of hidden guilt falls upon the revered minister Arthur Dimmesdale, while Hester's wronged husband-now known as Roger Chillingworth-devotes himself to uncovering and tormenting the unknown lover. In this powerful psychological drama, Hawthorne reveals the devastating consequences of hidden sin and the possibility of compassion beyond rigid social law. This is the English-language hardcover edition of the classic novel. Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. First published by Ticknor, Reed and Fields, Boston, 1850. The present text follows the second edition of 1850, including Hawthorne's added preface. Neuausgabe, LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag, G ttingen 2026.

The Scarlet Letter, ranked No. 16 in The Guardian's Best 100 Novels in English (2015), is Nathaniel Hawthorne's haunting masterpiece of sin, secrecy, and moral judgment. In Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet "A" as a public mark of adultery, yet she refuses to betray the father of her child. As years pass, the burden of hidden guilt falls upon the revered minister Arthur Dimmesdale, while Hester's wronged husband-now known as Roger Chillingworth-devotes himself to uncovering and tormenting the unknown lover. In this powerful psychological drama, Hawthorne reveals the devastating consequences of hidden sin and the possibility of compassion beyond rigid social law. This is the English-language paperback edition of the classic novel. Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. First published by Ticknor, Reed and Fields, Boston, 1850. The present text follows the second edition of 1850, including Hawthorne's added preface. Neuausgabe, LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag, G ttingen 2026.

Delve into The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s meditation on human alienation and its effect on the soul in this story set in seventeenth-century Massachusetts. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark novel, The Scarlet Letter, a single sinful act ruins the lives of three people—none more so than Hester Prynne, a young, beautiful, and dignified woman who conceived a child out of wedlock and receives the public punishment of having to always wear a scarlet “A” on her clothing. This collectible edition of The Scarlet Letter features: A gorgeous faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs Introduction by retired English professor and former Honors Program Director at Cameron University, Mike Lee Davis Unabridged text This haunting book is a great gift for a Classics lover and perfect for display in a personal home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

Samyj izvestnyj roman Natanielja Gotorna i ego magnum opus. Eto istorija zapretnoj ljubvi, raskryvajuschaja nravy i obraz zhizni puritanskogo obschestva, obitatelej Novoj Anglii serediny XVII veka. Sjuzhet "Aloj bukvy" po pravu schitaetsja odnim iz samykh dramatichnykh i naprjazhennykh v literature.Junaja anglichanka Ester vyshla zamuzh za pozhilogo vracha, s kotorym pereselilas v Boston. Vskore ee muzh otpravilsja v puteshestvie i mnogo let ne podaval o sebe vestej. Ostavshis odna, Ester ne smogla protivostojat voznikshim chuvstvam k molodomu svjaschenniku... i rodila ot nego rebenka. Za svoju ljubov ona stala otverzhennoj, kotoraja vsju ostavshujusja zhizn budet vynuzhdena nosit na svoem plate aluju bukvu "A" - adulteress - preljubodejka. Povestvovanie o slaboj zhenschine, nesuschej svoj "pozor" s vysoko podnjatoj golovoj, o ee beskonechnoj sile dukha.

Collected Poems by Nathaniel Hawthorne offers a rare and intimate look at the poetic voice of one of America's most enduring literary masters. Best known for his darkly symbolic novels and short stories, Hawthorne's verse reveals a gentler, more contemplative side-exploring themes of nature, memory, morality, and the unseen spiritual forces that shape human life. Though less known than his fiction, these poems are rich in mood and meaning, echoing the same moral complexity and emotional depth found in his prose. This collection is a thoughtful companion to his greater body of work, shedding light on the lyrical sensibilities of a writer deeply attuned to the mysteries of the human soul.

An oversized, slipcase-housed, art book edition of A WONDER BOOK, Nathaniel Hawthorne's collection of adapted Greek myths, now illustrated with a suite of paintings from the renowned Spanish artist Das Pastoras and an introduction from Academy Award winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. In the summer of 1851, directly off the success of The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne decided to update a series of classical myths for a young contemporary audience — to remove their “cold touch of marble” and bring them into the modern era. The book become an instant classic, paving the way for the success of fairy tales and legends for young readers throughout the 19th century and beyond. Das Pastoras, the poetic and painterly Galician visual artist, brings his vivid and fantastical vision to these larger than life tales, presented with more drama and thunder than ever before. Original essays from Guillermo Del Toro, Jose Villarubia and Kate Bernheimer explore the many meanings and visions contained within. A stunning new entry in Beehive Books award-winning Illuminated Editions series, this volume is housed in a shimmering die-cut sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in an oversized 9x12" trim format.

"The ideal of happiness of many American children is to lose themselves in A Wonder-Book.” Henry James In 1851, many decades before Percy Jackson and his fellow demi-gods and heroes conquered popular culture in the twenty first century, Nathaniel Hawthorne delighted young readers with A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys - the first book of Greek mythology retold for children. In this groundbreaking new edition, Hawthorne’s tales of Perseus and Medusa, King Midas and Hercules, Pegasus and many more familiar figures from the classical world live again to spark wonder for a new generation of readers!

This luxurious collection brings together ancient tales from Greek mythology, beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and classic, full-color illustrations by Walter Crane. In this delightful collection of ancient myths, the American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, retells some of the best-loved classical stories, such as 'The Gorgon's Head', in which Perseus slays Medusa, King Midas, whose touch turned everything to gold, the opening of Pandora's Box, Heracles' procurement of the three golden apples from the Hesperides' orchard, and Bellerophon's taming of Pegasus. Every story is beautifully illustrated with the wonderful, full color art of Walter Crane, making this collection a delightful asset for any modern library or collector of traditional tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Masterpiece Classics series brings together timeless works of literature, beautifully presented with gilded page edges and classic, full-color illustrations by master artists.