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Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne - Audio book performed by Katinka Wolf - Abridged Fiction with music by Dvorák - 2 COMPACT DISCS - 2.6 hours

Publisher, Naxos Audiobooks (September 2006)

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The Scarlet Letter is one of the great classics of American literature. Set in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th century Boston, it describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society.

Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter A for Adulteress embroidered on her dress.

About the Performer: Katinka Wolf is a well-known figure in fringe theatre having taken a variety of roles in both classical and modern drama. She recently appeared in The Duchess of Malfi in the West End.