<p>We’ve all heard about the classics and
assume they’re great. Some of us have even read them on
our own. But for those of us who remain a bit intimidated or simply
want to get more out of our reading, Crossway’s Christian
Guides to the Classics are here to help.</p> <p>In
these short guidebooks, popular professor, author, and literary
expert Leland Ryken takes you through some of the greatest
literature in history while answering your questions along the
way.</p> <p>Each book:</p> <ul>
<li>Includes an introduction to the author and
work</li> <li>Explains the cultural context</li>
<li>Incorporates published criticism</li>
<li>Contains discussion questions at the end of each unit of
the text</li> <li>Defines key literary terms</li>
<li>Lists resources for further study</li>
<li>Evaluates the classic text from a Christian
worldview</li> </ul><p>This particular guide
opens up the signature book of American literature,
Hawthorne’s <em>Scarlet Letter</em>, and
unpacks its universal themes of sin, guilt, and
redemption.</p>