![]() ![]() A benchmark of classic American literature, To Kill A Mockingbird approaches the highly sensitive topic of racism in 1930s America with humour, warmth and compassion, making it widely recognised as one of the best books of the twentieth century and in American literature. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. ![]() 'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' Lawyer Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is. To Kill a Mockingbird Hardcover Septemby Harper Lee (Author) 60,350 ratings Part of: To Kill a Mockingbird Series (2 books) Kindle 11.49 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 23.76 21 Used from 6.29 6 New from 24.53 10 Collectible from 30.
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