“The Custom-House” introduction to “The Scarlet Letter”

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“The Custom-House” introduction to “The Scarlet Letter” is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s semi-autobiographical preface that blends personal reflection, local history, and satire to frame and contextualize the main novel.

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United States Custom House in Salem inspiredWork “The Custom-House” introduction to “The Scarlet Letter”