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To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird is Harper Lee's classic novel about Scout. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer, who defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell. The legendary Boo Radley also becomes an integral part of Scout's adventures. Read more about Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird.

1. To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is a favorite American classic. It's the coming-of-age saga of Scout Finch. This edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the publication of this Pulitzer-Prize winning novel.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird: Perennial Classics

To Kill a Mockingbird novel has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and has been published in more than 40 languages. Here's the Perennial edition of Harper Lee's classic novel.
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3. Understanding To Kill a Mockingbird

Catherine Bernard offers a critical interpretation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. This book from Gale Group includes historical context, along with a discussion of plot, themes, and characters. Bernard will help you come to a better understanding of Harper Lee's great classic!

4. Bloom's Guides: To Kill a Mockingbird

Here's Harold Bloom's concise critical interpretation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, with a discussion that includes "The Story Behind the Story," a short biography, and more.
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