| Detailed Biography | The Hawthorne in Salem Site |
| A rather lengthy overview of the details of Hawthorne's thrilling life. | A society in Salem, MA that really likes Hawthorne. |
| 19th-Century America | 17th-Century America |
| The context of the United States when Hawthorne wrote The Scarlet Letter | The context of the United States in the historical setting of The Scarlet Letter |
| A Detailed History | Another History of the Puritans |
| A rather lengthy history of the puritans in New England. | Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best. |
| The Scarlet Letter | Literary Resources |
| A full-text, searchable version of the novel. | A brief bibliography of critical readings. |
| Hawthorne's Gravesite |