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Which of Hawthorne's novels is most well-known?

  • The Scarlet Letter

  • The House of Seven Gables

  • Blithedale Romance

  • The Marble Faun

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"The Scarlet Letter," written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, stands as his most celebrated and well-known work. Set in 17th-century New England, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young Puritan woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" as a mark of her adultery. The novel explores themes of sin, punishment, guilt, and redemption, making it a classic in American literature and a testament to Hawthorne's literary prowess."
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