The Scarlet Letter was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Published in 1850, it was considered one of the first great American novels to ever be written. In his writing, Hawthorne uses several techniques such as symbolism and irony. This page is dedicated to the discussion of Hawthorne's life and his novel The Scarlet Letter.

Hawthorne's Chronology

Brief Synopsis of the Novel

Key Points in the Plot

Hawthorne's use of Symbolism

Character Analyses

Elements of Anti-Transcendentalism