Length7h 28m
About this audiobook
Beneath the shadow of a stern Puritan society, Hester Prynne’s scarlet emblem becomes a silent testament to a forbidden passion and a community's hypocrisy. This psychological masterpiece explores the grueling weight of public penance versus the corrosive power of hidden guilt. As the lives of a vengeful husband and a tormented minister intertwine, the narrative exposes the dark heart of colonial legalism. It remains a definitive study of the human spirit's resilience against the crushing force of social judgment.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (1M)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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