Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (Cliffs Notes)
by Cliffs Notes, Susan Van Kirk
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Author: Cliffs Notes, Susan Van KirkBrand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Student Edition
Published: 2000-06-05
ISBN: 076458605X
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
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Book Reviews of Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (Cliffs Notes)
Book Review: Excellent aid for students of all abilities
Summary: 5 Stars
Not to sound pretentious, but I had no trouble understanding "The Scarlet Letter," but I still found immense value in this companion text from Cliffs. It helped me by confirming what I myself had thought about the book and giving me interesting ideas for the term paper I was writing. Its usefulness comes from the ease of reading and the volume and quality of its contents. Of further value to the student is the rapidity with which the Cliffs Notes are read, making it indispensable for last minute paper-writing!One closing comment: Cliffs Notes, however useful, are an aid for the reading of the full text and are no substitute for it.
Summary of Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (Cliffs Notes)
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, you explore life in 17th-century Massachusetts as you follow the ordeal of Hester Prynne, who has been found guilty of adultery and sentenced to wear a scarlet letter A on her dress as a sign of shame. The Scarlet Letter is considered to be Hawthorne's finest work, depicting a world where the real meets the unreal, the actual meets the imaginary ? in a classic story that is difficult to forget.
This study guide carefully walks you through every step of Hester's journey by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and gain insight into how he came to write The Scarlet Letter. Other features that help you study include
- Character analyses of major players
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Critical essays on the novel's setting and structure, symbolism, and classification as a gothic romance
- A review section that tests your knowledge
- A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites
Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure ? you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
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