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Nathaniel Hawthorne

For many, The Scarlet Letter represents the pinnacle of 19th-century literature. In this program, three leading Hawthorne scholars use the novel and several Hawthorne short stories to explore issues of interpretation and literary analysis. Each work is discussed in relation to American culture and political events. Significant details of Hawthorne’s life are also illuminated. Experts include Millicent Bell, a leading Hawthorne scholar; Professor Larry Reynolds, President of the Hawthorne Society; and Professor Brenda Wineapple, author of a biography on Hawthorne. (29 minutes)

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Item#: BVL7512
Copyright date: ©1998
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-0506-2
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-5767-2

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