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To Kill A Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is set in the Deep South during the 1930s and follows young Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate issues of race, injustice, and moral growth. Their father, Atticus Finch, is an upstanding lawyer who defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through their observations and experiences, Scout and Jem learn valuable life lessons on empathy and the complexities of human nature.
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To Kill A Mockingbird

'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.'

Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this classic novel - a black man charged with attacking a white girl.

The great classic of American literature, beloved by adults and children alike. Celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010.

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"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."

This is a lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this story—a black man charged with raping a white girl in the Deep South of the 1930s.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a profound novel that explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth, set against the backdrop of Southern America. Experience the compelling narrative and enduring impact of this classic tale.

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Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is lauded for its enduring impact, memorable storytelling, and a blend of humour and tragedy. The novel's authentic depiction of life and its engaging humour make it a highly likable read. Critics appreciate its ability to linger in the reader's mind, offering both a reflection on human nature and a delightful narrative in the Southern tradition.

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ISBN: 9780099466734

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Harper Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama. She is the author of the acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird, originally published in 1960, and Go Set a Watchman, published in July 2015. Ms. Lee received the Pulitzer Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and numerous other literary awards and honors. She died on February 19, 2016.

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