![]() To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition. 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. It was instantly successful and has become a classic of modern American literature. ![]() 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 thirties. To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. 'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' A lawyer's 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. Dust jacket in removable protective sleeve. There is a previous-owner inscription to front end page. ![]() ![]() First impression hardback in very good condition. This is a genuine first UK edition of Harper Lees classic novel (Heinemann, 1960) in original Fratini-designed dustjacket. ![]()
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