Status Updates From The Scarlet Letter

I recommending spark noting the intro/autobio of the first 30 pages because the actual writing of the book is much better

finally got through the 50 page intro amen

"Would he not suddenly sink into the earth, leaving a barren and blasted spot, where, in due course of time, would be seen deadly nightshade, dogwood, hen-bane, and whatever else of vegtable wickedness the climate could produce, all flourishing with hideous luxuriance?"
VEGTABLE WICKEDNESS FLOURISHING WITH HIDEOUS LUXURIANCE.... there's also eight commas in that sentence. I love the style though im having a ball

Hawthorne, I once again have no idea what you are saying