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Carson McCullers

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9780140083583

Rs. 798

Penguin Modern Classics

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Carson McCullers

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Clock Without Hands

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.

Themes

Racial prejudice · Moral conflict · Southern identity · Family ties · Social injustice

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Category Fiction
ISBN 9780140083583
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000108673

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Questions about this book

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.