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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?
Cheryl Currie I like sparknotes.com for reading Shakespeare to my granddaughter, Pride and Prejudice, or Scarlett Letter, etc. They give the modern version right ne…mǰI like sparknotes.com for reading Shakespeare to my granddaughter, Pride and Prejudice, or Scarlett Letter, etc. They give the modern version right next to the original. Eventually, she gets what certain words and phrases are.(less)
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