The Scarlet Stigma: A Drama In Four Acts (1899)

By James Edgar Smith and Nathaniel Hawthorne

Book Overview

The Scarlet Stigma: A Drama In Four Acts is a play written by James Edgar Smith and first published in 1899. The story revolves around the character of John Hargrave, a young man who is wrongly accused of a crime and is forced to wear a scarlet letter as a mark of his guilt. The play explores themes of injustice, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. Through its four acts, the play takes the audience on a journey through Hargrave's struggle to clear his name and regain his place in society. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a corrupt judge, a vengeful ex-lover, and a kind-hearted woman who becomes his ally. The Scarlet Stigma is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. It is a classic work of drama that continues to captivate audiences to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054861864X
• ISBN13: 9780548618646
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"