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The Scarlet Letter

Written by: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Narrated by: Michael Learned
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Written in the winter of 1849, The Scarlet Letter unfolds the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman branded as an adulteress in the harsh Puritan world of 17th-century New England. As Hester calls on her inner strength to transcend her shame, the scarlet letter ceases to be a stigma and finally becomes Hester's symbol of self-affirmation. This dramatic reading heightens the sense of lyric poetry that permeates every line of Nathaniel Hawthorne's great novel.
Public Domain (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Classics Women's Fiction Historical Fiction Historical American Literature
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a classic for a reason

Beautiful story, short and touching. I listen to it while doing house work only to stop and listen at the end. This timeless story brought ties to my eyes. I need to state, I never cry. However this story did just that. I think it is a must read for everyone.

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Title details are incorrect

The title details and audio introduction name the narrator as Michael Learned but the narrator turns out to be a woman. Also, this must be the abridged version since it’s only around 2 hours long, whereas other versions are 6-8 hours.

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