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Publication by Ticknor and Fields
- When
- March 1850
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Part of
- The Scarlet Letter published
The novel was published in March 1850 by Ticknor and Fields, initiating Hawthorne's most lucrative period.
Hawthorne delivered the final pages to Fields in February 1850, expressing doubt about the book's popularity. The publication began his most lucrative period, with a second edition including a preface dated March 30, 1850, referencing his Custom House tenure.
Sources
- The Scarlet Letter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Nathaniel Hawthorne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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