Four Classic American Novels

Shining examples of American literature at its best, these four novels explore timeless themes—adventure, war, sex, and morality—through compelling narratives. An adulteress, a runaway boy, a terrified soldier, and a maltreated sailor—the heroes of these novels have become a part of popular culture. This indispensable volume includes...The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Red Badge of Courage by Stephen CraneBilly Budd by Herman MelvilleWith an Introduction by Sandra Newman