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To Kill A Mockingbird Translated into Latin
(Autor) Harper LeeAtticus Finch defends a black man charged with the rape of a white girl, while we see the world of the American South in the 1930s through the innocent eyes of Scout and Jem Finch. In understanding the racial injustice of her town, Scout gains a new awareness of kindness and cruelty and leaves her childhood behind. Andrew Wilson's translation is suitable for students of any ability, and he has developed the perfect resource for anyone studying, or teaching, Latin. His use of Latin vocabulary reflects the subtlety of Harper Lee's writing while providing an exciting new way to learn the language, as well as an opportunity to experience a classic American novel in a new way.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee was an American author best known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," which was published in 1960 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. Lee's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and powerful storytelling, tackling themes of racial injustice and moral growth in the American South. "To Kill a Mockingbird" remains a classic of American literature and has had a lasting impact on the genre of Southern Gothic fiction. Lee's contributions to literature include shedding light on issues of racism and social inequality, and her work continues to be studied and celebrated for its timeless relevance.
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