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 chapter* A descriptive bibliography and historical background on the author, the times, and the work itself* An improved character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters* Sidebar glossaries