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James Smith asked this question about The Scarlet Letter:
I know it's a classic and a must read and I know many of you are more intellectual readers and will enjoy. I enjoyed the historical setting, but struggled with the old english language. I'm willing to give another try. Any ideas on how I could get past the language? Should I get Cliff Notes?
Mercy Hasselblad I like the setting, too! I just had to get used to the language and not read it when I was tired. A vocab-builder! I also like Shakespearsgirl's answe…moreI like the setting, too! I just had to get used to the language and not read it when I was tired. A vocab-builder! I also like Shakespearsgirl's answer, though, too. I'm thinking of making a version that conveys the beauty and story without all the wordiness. :) (less)
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The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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