Author : Nathaniel Hawthorne Year of publication: 1975 Format: Hardback Signature: No First edition :Yes Condition: As New Category: Other Cost of book: £50 Price negotiable: Yes
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Easton Press "The Scarlet Letter" Nathaniel Hawthorne, First Edition 1975 Limited Edition - A rare collector's edition. A great unique gift for yourself or for a loved one. Part of the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written collection by Easton Press. Beautifully illustrated and bound in genuine leather. One of the most celebrated works of literature by a historical writer. First Edition and not to be confused with the later printing. Easton Press 1975 as stated on the copyright page. Includes the classic Easton Press qualities: * Premium Leather * Silk Moire Endleaves * Distinctive Cover Design * Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold * Satin Ribbon Page Marker * Gilded Page Edges * Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper * Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability * Beautiful Illustrations The Scarlet Letter (1850) is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is considered his magnum opus. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.