The Scarlet Letter

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Set in 1850s America, this historical fiction explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the lens of adultery, a taboo topic for the time. Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterful storytelling and deep character development challenge societal norms, allowing the novel to gain acceptance among the New England literary elite. Its profound narrative and moral complexities have cemented its status as one of the greatest American novels.