1。2 Literature Review

The Scarlet Letter caused a great sensation soon after its publication in 1850。 With its profound theme and artistic ways of expression, such as symbolism and metaphor, this novel forms a unique style。 As a result, it wins Hawthorne a great reputation and remains an immortal classic until today。来,自.优;尔:论[文|网www.chuibin.com +QQ752018766-

There are numerous studies on The Scarlet Letter in the western academia。 Since its appearance, it has become one of the most popular works of American literature。 Many foreign scholars have analyzed this novel from the following aspects: psychological perspective, inpidualism, feminism and artistic ways of expression。