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Pre-owned. When he learns that the man in question is Arthur Dimmesdale, a saintly young minister who is the leader of those exhorting her to name the child’s father, Chillingworth proceeds to torment him. Stricken by guilt, Dimmesdale becomes increasingly ill. Hester herself is revealed to be a self-reliant heroine who is never truly repentant for committing adultery with the minister; she feels that their act was consecrated by their deep love for each other. Although she is initially scorned, over time her compassion and dignity silence many of her critics. Beautifully bound in bergundy leather – second edition. Gilt edges. Book tightly bound and tight. Some light scuffing to the cover and a small scratch to the spine and the top of the front board. Initialed in pencil at the top left inside front cover. Last two pages pierced – damage is minor – approximately 1.5cm x 1cm – no material is missing from the pages and these are are still legible. Some light tanning. Hardcover. Published by Collins Clear-Type Press. Undated but estimated to be around 1900
