Who wrote "The Scarlet Letter"?

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The correct answer is Nathaniel Hawthorne

Key Points

Nathaniel Hawthorne is the author of "The Scarlet Letter".
"The Scarlet Letter" is a work of historical fiction set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts.
The novel explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
It was first published in 1850 and is considered a classic of American literature.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem, Massachusetts.
He is also known for his other works such as "The House of the Seven Gables" and "Young Goodman Brown".
Hawthorne's writing often reflects his Puritan background and explores complex moral and psychological themes.
He was a contemporary of other famous American writers such as Herman Melville and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Hawthorne passed away on May 19, 1864, but his works continue to be widely read and studied.