Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel published in 1960, set in the Depression-era South and narrated by a young girl named Scout Finch. The story explores themes of racial injustice, class, and empathy as her father, Atticus Finch, defends a Black man, Tom Robinson, falsely accused of a crime. The novel is a classic of American literature, praised for its humor, compassion, and exploration of human behavior, and has sold millions of copies worldwide. 
Key Aspects
Plot: The story follows Scout, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson, a Black man accused of raping a white woman, exposes the deep-seated prejudice of the community. 
Themes: The novel addresses themes of racial prejudice, social inequality, courage, and the loss of innocence. It also highlights the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. 
Literary Style: The novel is characterized by its Southern Gothic elements, humor, and a coming-of-age narrative (Bildungsroman). 
Impact: To Kill a Mockingbird is considered a masterpiece of American literature, a key anti-racist text, and has been translated into many languages and adapted into a popular film.
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