159 years ago today, Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic The Scarlet Letter was published.Hawthorne was in financial straits when he took a job at a customs house. It was during this time that he started writing the book. When it was published, the book made him famous. Hawthorne went on to write other books as well, including The House of the Seven Gables.
However, one of Hawthorne's most famous short stories, the tale of Young Goodman Brown, was published before Letter. It is perhaps his most chilling tale. You can read it online here.
If you're interested in reading The Scarlet Letter, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Or try it online first and, if you like, come pick up a copy after that.
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