In this novel of betrayal and trials, Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love. CliffsComplete combines the full original text of The Scarlet Letter with a helpful glossary and CliffsNotes-quality commentary into one volume. You will find:A unique pedagogical approach that combines the complete original text with expert commentary following each chapterA descriptive bibliography and historical background on the author, the times, and the work itselfAn improved character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersSidebar glossaries