THE SCARLET LETTER & A SCARLET STIGMA (Illustrated)
A Novel and Adapted PlayBy Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Edgar Smith
Length15h 30m
About this audiobook
THE SCARLET LETTER & A SCARLET STIGMA (Illustrated) represents a unique confluence of American literary history, showcasing a blend of canonical and lesser-known texts through illustrated storytelling. At its heart, this collection explores the pervasive themes of guilt, social ostracism, and the moral complexities of sin and redemption. The anthology juxtaposes Nathaniel Hawthorne's renowned novel with James Edgar Smith's narrative, providing a rich tableau of 19th-century American literature and its evolving styles, from the symbolic and dense prose of Hawthorne to the more straightforward, though equally poignant, narrative approach of Smith. The illustrations amplify these texts, adding a visual depth to the already vivid storytelling. The compilation draws from the substantial literary prowess of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a cornerstone of American literature, alongside James Edgar Smith, whose contributions, while less known, offer significant insights into the cultural and social milieu of their time. Their works collectively underscore the oscillation between the Transcendentalist movements and the grim realism of the Puritanical ethos, capturing an essential period in literary and moral history. The interplay of these distinct voices underlines the thematic richness and broad appeal of the anthology. This illustrated collection promises to be an invaluable resource for both students and enthusiasts of American literature. It offers not only a dual examination of an era marred by its stringent moral codes but also an appreciation of how these codes have been depicted differently in literary forms. Readers are encouraged to explore this volume to gain a nuanced understanding of the themes, appreciate the artistic illustrations, and engage with the dialogues these authors foster about morality, society, and human frailties.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length15 hrs 30 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works
2THE SCARLET LETTER & A SCARLET STIGMA (Illustrated)
3Introduction
4Biographical sketch by George Parsons Lathrop
5I.
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6II.
7III.
8IV.
9V.
10Novel
11The Scarlet Letter: A Romance (1850)
12THE CUSTOM-HOUSE INTRODUCTORY TO “THE SCARLET LETTER”
13I. THE PRISON DOOR
14II. THE MARKETPLACE
15III. THE RECOGNITION
16IV. THE INTERVIEW
17V. HESTER AT HER NEEDLE
18VI. PEARL
19VII. THE GOVERNOR’S HALL
20VIII. THE ELF-CHILD AND THE MINISTER
21IX. THE LEECH
22X. THE LEECH AND HIS PATIENT
23XI. THE INTERIOR OF A HEART
24XII. THE MINISTER’S VIGIL
25XIII. ANOTHER VIEW OF HESTER
26XIV. HESTER AND THE PHYSICIAN
27XV. HESTER AND PEARL
28XVI. A FOREST WALK
29XVII. THE PASTOR AND HIS PARISHIONER
30XVIII. A FLOOD OF SUNSHINE
31XIX. THE CHILD AT THE BROOKSIDE
32XX. THE MINISTER IN A MAZE
33XXI. THE NEW ENGLAND HOLIDAY
34XXII. THE PROCESSION
35XXIII. THE REVELATION OF THE SCARLET LETTER
36XXIV. CONCLUSION
37Adaptation of The Scarlet Letter:
38A Scarlet Stigma - A Play in Four Acts (1899)
39PERSONS REPRESENTED
40THE SCARLET STIGMA
41Act I.
42Scene I.
43Scene II.
44Scene III.
45Act II.
46Scene I.
47Scene II.
48Scene III.
49Act III.
50Scene I.
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