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Carson McCullers
ISBN 9780140083583
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
Clock Without Hands
Who it's for: Readers interested in historical and social fiction
In this poignant novel, four men are deeply connected by their shared pasts. Judge Clane, an elderly man, harbors dreams of reviving the Confederacy, while his grandson, Jester, is drawn to Sherman, a troubled black orphan who grapples with racial injustice and the harsh truth about his origins. Through their stories, Carson McCullers delves into the origins of racial prejudice and the conflicting morals of the town’s prominent white citizens. Why You Should Read? Explores the complex themes of racial prejudice and moral duality. Holds literary significance as a profound examination of social issues. Appeals to readers interested in historical and social fiction. This edition stands out for its insightful exploration of character dynamics.
Highlights
- Explores racial prejudice and moral duality in the American South.
- Features interconnected stories of Judge Clane, his grandson Jester, and Sherman, a black orphan.
- Examines the origins of racial prejudice and conflicting morals of prominent white citizens.
- Part of Penguin Modern Classics series.
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What is the book about?
It's a novel about four men connected by their pasts, focusing on racial prejudice and moral conflicts in a Southern town.
Who are the main characters?
Judge Clane, an elderly man dreaming of reviving the Confederacy; his grandson Jester; and Sherman, a troubled black orphan.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores the origins of racial prejudice and the conflicting morals of the town's prominent white citizens.
Is this book part of a series?
No, it's a standalone novel, but it is published in the Penguin Modern Classics series.




