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To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Literary Fiction
Coming-of-age
Classic
USD$1,431

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LEE, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Philadelphia & New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, (copyright 1960). Book Club Edition. Pp [1]-255,(1). 8vo, blackpaper covered spine, brown paper covered boards, white lettering to spine,top edge dyed yellow. In a First State Book Club dustjacket with the Truman Capote quote on the front flap and the Jonathan Daniels quote on the rearflap, The Capote picture of Lee is on the rear. Wear to spine ends, slightly cocked, else very good in a rebacked, rubbed, edgeworn and clipped dustjacket. With a collector's card signed by Harper Lee laid in. [AMColl] 2,000.00.

About To Kill a Mockingbird

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is a coming-of-age novel set in the racially segregated Southern United States during the 1930s. Narrated by Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, it follows her childhood experiences in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, where her father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Scout, along with her brother Jem and their friend Dill, becomes engrossed in the trial and witnesses the deep-seated racism and prejudice prevalent in their community. Despite Atticus' compelling defense and evidence proving Tom's innocence, the deeply ingrained racial bias leads to Tom's unjust conviction. Throughout the novel, Lee weaves a tapestry of themes such as racial injustice, moral growth, empathy, and the loss of innocence. Atticus serves as a moral compass, imparting valuable lessons about courage, integrity, and standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The children also encounter the reclusive Boo Radley, a neighbor shrouded in mystery and superstition. Through their curiosity and empathy, they come to realize Boo's humanity, challenging the prejudices and preconceived notions within their society. Lee's eloquent narrative captures the complexities of human nature and societal norms, examining how prejudice and ignorance can breed injustice. The novel poignantly illustrates the harsh realities of racism while advocating for empathy and understanding. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a timeless masterpiece, celebrated for its poignant portrayal of moral courage, the loss of innocence, and the resilience of the human spirit. It remains a powerful indictment of social inequality and a testament to the enduring importance of compassion and empathy in confronting prejudice and injustice.