Why is "The Scarlet Letter" considered a "classic"? Why is "The Scarlet Letter" considered a "classic"?

Hawthorne's
novel is also an outstanding example of the writing of the Romantic period in American
literature.  Romanticism focuses on human emotion, the power of nature on the human spirit, and
imagination, among other things.  This novel delves into those topics.  The writing is heavy on
description, and Hawthorne's use of symbols creates an excellent example of .  It is a masterful
and complex work, worthy of being read through the ages.