Bibliograph

Type

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The scarlet letter, a reading, Nina Baym

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-113) and index

Illustrations

portraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The scarlet letter

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

13456437

Responsibility statement

Nina Baym

Series statement

Twayne's masterwork studies, no. 1

Sub title

a reading

Summary

Analyzes the plot, setting, characters, themes, and symbolism in Hawthorne's novel, and discusses the purpose of its "Custom-house" portion

Table Of Contents

Chronology of Nathaniel Hawthorne's life -- The historical context -- The importance of The scarlet letter -- The critical reception -- What? The story -- Where? The setting -- Who? The characters -- The scarlet letter in The scarlet letter -- Themes in The scarlet letter -- The scarlet letter and "the custom-house" -- Bibliography of selected primary works -- Bibliography of selected secondary works

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