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The Scarlet Letter (Dramatized)

By: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas J. Cox
Narrated by: Shirley Anderson, David Catlin, Raymond Fox, Joy Gregory, Michael Lapthorn, Heidi Stillman, Andrew White
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, and concerns the public condemnation of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child. However, the story is not about adultery, nor is it specifically about sin. Rather, it traces the effect of actual and symbolic sin on the mind and spirit of each character. In the end, The Scarlet Letter comes to stand not for adultery, but for the guilt that is the common experience of all humans. An original audio adaptation of the classic American novel.

Public Domain (P)1995 L.A. Theatre Works Classics Drama & Plays
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I think that this may be a recording of a community theater performance. The quality of the audio production is not what I expected. At one point it sounds like an audience member’s watch alarm goes off for about 15 seconds (like one of those watches I had growing up as a kid in the 70s).

A recording of community theater

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The description did not say this had only two chapters. I was enjoying this version, but let down when I realized the story was incomplete.

Why are there only 2 chapters?

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Liked it. It’s a very interesting interpretation of the Scarlet Letter, though familiarity w the book would help.

Interesting if confusing for first time listeners

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If you could sum up The Scarlet Letter (Dramatized) in three words, what would they be?

Vivid
Straight to the point
Keeps one's attention

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Scarlet Letter (Dramatized)?

When after seven hard, lonely years had passed Hester was still in love with Dimmesdale and was willing to sail away with him and make a new life.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Hester Prynne was by far for me the most liked character. She rose from this sin and became stronger and wiser. She in the story became almost a noble woman and a caregiver to all. After time her noble actions and notable character traits became legendary. Yet her positive society status all stemmed from a sin. Not to say that sin is approved of, however in this particular story God turned the sin into something positive and good.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Having gone through different situations in my life I almost related to Hester.
I also at times felt pity for Dimmesdale. The story defiantly struck a chord with me.

Great Version for People With Attention Deficit

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I would like to know why I paid to get only 2 chapters of the book

why is there only 2 chapters

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