The Elements of Romance in “The Scarlet Letter” By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Journal Title: Notions A Journal of English Literature - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Since the publication of The Scarlet Letter, in 1850 the book has been subjected to various interpretations. It has been interpreted as criticism of Puritanism, a propaganda of Calvinism, a document of nineteenth century perfectionism, and an allegorical study of sin and symbolism, a tale of crime and punishment, a tragedy of love, and a case study of the theme of sin, isolation and regeneration.
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Ruchira Khullar
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