CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter - Couverture souple

Van Kirk, Susan

 
9780764586057: CliffsNotes on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 076458605X ISBN 13 : 9780764586057
Editeur : Cliffs Notes, 2000

Synopsis

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-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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À propos de l?auteur

Susan Van Kirk has taught high school English in Monmouth, Illinois, for 30 years.

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Éditeur
Cliffs Notes
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
076458605X
ISBN 13 
9780764586057
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
132
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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