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A Tale of New Amsterdam Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter In 1650s New Amsterdam, a young Sephardic Jewish woman is condemned to wear a scarlet letter after bearing a child out of wedlock. Fleeing the fires of the Inquisition in Brazil, Hester bat Rachel finds herself branded once again-this time by the narrow judgment of a Dutch colonial settlement unwilling to accept her heritage, her independence, or her secrets. As whispers swirl through the cobbled streets, Hester weaves her shame into exquisite embroidery, threading Sephardic floral motifs and Hebrew symbols into the fabric of her identity. Her daughter, Perla, wild and radiant, becomes both her solace and her burden. In this hauntingly reimagined tale, Levi Rosenberg blends historical accuracy with bold cultural reinterpretation, illuminating the often-overlooked Jewish presence in early America. A Tale of New Amsterdam transforms Hawthorne's iconic narrative into a powerful story of exile, faith, and survival against the backdrop of intolerance. Illustrated in the stark, etching style of 17th-century prints, this adaptation brings new life-and new truth-to a timeless classic.

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