Harper Lee Knihy

Maycomb v Alabamě je bezvýznamné ospalé provinční městečko obklopené poli s bavlnou. Ve 30. letech 20. století jsou Spojené státy americké zachváceny hospodářskou krizí, ale ta se obyvatel Maycombu dotýká jen okrajově. O letních prázdninách je největší starostí osmileté Čipery a dvanáctiletého Jema vymýšlení plánu, jak vylákat místního podivína z jeho dobrovolného domácího vězení. Když je ale mladý černoch obviněn ze znásilnění bílé dívky, události naberou dramatický spád. Obhajoby se ujímá otec Čipery a Jema, advokát Atikus Finch. Toho čeká předem marný boj s předsudky, strachem a nenávistí. Román Jako zabít ptáčka ale rozhodně není o rasismu a nespravedlivých soudních procesech. Je to čtivý příběh o dospívání a braní rozumu, o různých formách osobní statečnosti, o přetvářce, morálce a zodpovědnosti. To vše vyprávěno pohledem osmiletého děvčátka. Harper Lee knihu dokončila v roce 1959 a román měl okamžitě obrovský úspěch. Získal Pulitzerovu cenu a dočkal se filmové adaptace s Gregory Peckem v roli obhájce Atika Finche.

Nová kniha, která byla napsána již před vydáním fenomenální „Jako zabít ptáčka“ a odehrává se dvacet let poté… Šestadvacetiletá Jean Loiuse Finchová (Čipera) se vrací z New Yorku do Maycombu v Alabamě, aby navštívila svého stárnoucího otce Atticuse. Doma zjišťuje, jak se její město i blízcí lidé pod tlakem politických i rasových motivů změnili. Najednou se jí začnou vybavovat vzpomínky na dětství, a to, čemu vždy věřila, se začíná drolit. Prožívá také vztah se svým vyvoleným, který vzhlíží k jejímu otci. Ovšem ona sama si přestává být jista, zda je to stále ten neochvějný hrdina, jenž stojí vždy na straně práva a spravedlnosti, jak se jevil v mládí…

"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel—a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unswerving honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice—but the weight of history will only tolerate so much. One of the best-loved classics of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many dis-tinctions since its original publication in 1960. It has won the Pulitzer Prize, been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. It was also named the best novel of the twentieth century by librarians across the country (Library Journal).

"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel—a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unswerving honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice—but the weight of history will only tolerate so much. One of the best-loved classics of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many dis-tinctions since its original publication in 1960. It has won the Pulitzer Prize, been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, and been made into an enormously popular movie. It was also named the best novel of the twentieth century by librarians across the country (Library Journal).

A beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved, Pulitzer prize–winning American classic. "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird." A haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement. Now, this most beloved and acclaimed novel is reborn for a new age as a gorgeous graphic novel. Scout, Gem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch, and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham. Enduring in vision, Harper Lee’s timeless novel illuminates the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty. Lifetime admirers and new readers alike will be touched by this special visual edition that joins the ranks of the graphic novel adaptations of A Wrinkle in Time and The Alchemist.

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События романа разворачиваются в Америке в 30-е годы прошлого века на фоне Великой Депрессии. Повествование идёт от лица маленькой девочки, чей отец, честный адвокат, берётся защищать чернокожего обвиняемого в расистском южном штате Алабама.Единственная книга автора выстрадана сердцем, о чём говорит и полученная за неё Пулитцеровская премия.

Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South -- and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, served as the basis of an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father -- a crusading local lawyer -- risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.

Now available together in a special boxed set, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee’s bestselling novels To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Set in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, and featuring characters that have become indelible in American culture, Harper Lee’s beloved classic of Southern literature, To Kill a Mockingbird and her newly found novel, Go Set a Watchman , offer a haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s and 1950s that resonates today. Enduring in vision, Harper Lee’s timeless novels illuminate the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty, and will be celebrated by generations to come.

Go Set a Watchman is set during the mid-1950s and features many of the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird some twenty years later. Scout (Jean Louise Finch) has returned to Maycomb from New York to visit her father Atticus. She is forced to grapple with issues both personal and political as she tries to understand both her fatherâe(tm)s attitude toward society, and her own feelings about the place where she was born and spent her childhood.

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Order now to receive a collector's edition, UK first print run only. This posthumous collection features newly discovered writing from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, providing a fresh perspective on the remarkable literary mind behind two iconic novels. With an introduction by Casey Cep, Harper Lee's appointed biographer, the collection showcases Lee's character and descriptive brilliance. Harper Lee is a landmark figure in American literature, celebrated for her unforgettable characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and the darker themes of Go Set a Watchman. The Land of Sweet Forever combines her never-before-seen short stories and published nonfiction, offering an unprecedented look at the evolution of her unique voice. The collection spans from the Alabama schoolyards of her youth to midcentury Manhattan, inviting discussions on politics, equality, love, art, and what it means to lead an engaged life. Casey Cep's introduction provides illuminating context, connecting these stories to Lee's life and her two novels. This collection not only highlights Lee's early short fiction and later nonfiction but also sheds new light on her literary legacy. Praise for the collection emphasizes its thrilling insights and the unmistakable essence of Lee's writing.

Pronzitel'naja istorija sem'i, zhivushhej v vymyshlennom malen'kom gorodke na juge Ameriki, v shtate Alabama. Vremja dejstvija - 30-ye gody XX veka, period Velikoj Depressii. Rasskaz vedetsja ot lica vos'miletnej devochki. Glavnaja geroinja Dzhin Finch zhivet s otcom Attikusom, advokatom, i bratom Dzhimom. U nih s bratom est' drug Dill, i odin…

El amado clásico de Lee hace su debut tardío en audio, después de haber estado brevemente disponible en la década de 1990. Este lanzamiento cuenta con un empaque que podría arruinar a los oyentes para otros audiolibros. Los dos estuches de CD contienen once discos, presentando un arte similar al diseño de Mary Schuck y una útil lista de pistas. Muchos que vieron la adaptación cinematográfica de 1962 creen que Lee fue narrador, pero en realidad fue Kim Stanley, quien leyó solo seis pasajes sin compensación, dejando una impresión duradera. Spacek, sin embargo, ofrece una lectura triunfante con su ligero acento sureño y serena autoridad. Narrado desde el punto de vista del joven Scout Finch, no necesita crear voces individuales para los personajes, aunque les infunde emoción. Esta novela, ganadora del Premio Pulitzer en 1960 y una de las declaraciones más poderosas del movimiento de Derechos Civiles, ha sido llevada al audio de manera magnífica. Disponible como libro en rústica en Perennial. (Agosto.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, división de Reed Elsevier Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. - Publishers Weekly

In una cittadina del "profondo" Sud degli Stati Uniti l'onesto avvocato Atticus Finch è incaricato della difesa d'ufficio di un "negro" accusato di violenza carnale; riuscirà a dimostrarne l'innocenza, ma l'uomo sarà ugualmente condannato a morte. La vicenda, che è solo l'episodio centrale del romanzo, è raccontata dalla piccola Scout, la figlia di Atticus, un Huckleberry in gonnella, che scandalizza le signore con un linguaggio non proprio ortodosso, testimone e protagonista di fatti che nella loro atrocità e violenza non riescono mai a essere più grandi di lei. Nel suo raccontare lieve e veloce, ironico e pietoso, rivive il mondo dell'infanzia che è un po' di tutti noi, con i suoi miti, le sue emozioni, le sue scoperte, in pagine di grande rigore stilistico e condotte con bravura eccezionale.

Anni ’30 del secolo scorso. In un paese dell’Alabama l’avvocato Atticus Finch è incaricato della difesa di un afroamericano accusato di aver stuprato una ragazza bianca. è Scout, la figlia di Atticus, l’indimenticabile voce narrante della vicenda, a mostrarci il duro pregiudizio razzista e la battaglia di un uomo per salvare un innocente. Il capolavoro della letteratura americana, vincitore del premio Pulitzer e della Medaglia presidenziale della libertà.

Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt, ein bedeutender Verleger, hatte eine Vorliebe für leicht lesbare Bücher. Er schätzte die Qualität eines Buches über die Einteilung in E- und U-Literatur. Sein Verlag bot sowohl literarische Entdeckungen als auch unterhaltsame und gefühlvolle Werke, die vielen Lesern Freude bereiteten und Bestseller wurden.

"Va', metti una sentinella" è ambientato a metà degli anni Cinquanta e presenta molti personaggi de "Il buio della siepe" vent'anni dopo. Scout (Jean Louise Finch) torna a Maycomb da New York per andare a trovare Atticus. Cercando di comprendere l'atteggiamento del padre nei confronti della società e i suoi stessi sentimenti verso il posto dove è nata e dove ha passato l'infanzia, Scout è costretta ad affrontare difficili questioni personali e politiche. Esaminando come i personaggi de "Il buio oltre il siepe" cambiano di fronte agli eventi turbolenti che caratterizzano l'America in trasformazione della metà degli anni Cinquanta, "Va', metti una sentinella" getta una nuova affascinante luce sul classico di Harper Lee. Scritto a metà degli anni Cinquante, "Va', metti una sentinella" è il romanzo che Harper Lee aveva proposto al suo editore prima de "Il buio oltre la siepe". Lo si dava per disperso, ma è stato ritrovato in una cassetta di sicurezza nel 2014. "Va', metti una sentinella" è un grande romanzo a sè stante, ma anche un testo dove i lettori potranno scoprire cosa è successo ai loro eroi vent'anni dopo, in un'America diversa, attraversata da brusche trasformazioni politiche.

Die Graphic Novel basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von Harper Lee, der 1960 veröffentlicht wurde und heute als moderner Klassiker der amerikanischen Literatur gilt. Die Themen des Romans sind nach wie vor relevant, insbesondere das Heranwachsen von Kindern in einer fiktiven US-amerikanischen Kleinstadt in den 1930er Jahren, die von den Auswirkungen der Wirtschaftskrise nach dem Schwarzen Donnerstag 1929 geprägt ist. Ein zentrales Thema ist die Rassendiskriminierung: Der Vater der Hauptfiguren verteidigt einen Farbigen, der wegen Vergewaltigung angeklagt ist. Dies führt zu Anfeindungen in der Stadt und belastet die Familie erheblich. Die Form der Graphic Novel ermöglicht es jungen Lesern, sich schnell mit den Protagonisten zu identifizieren und intensiv mit deren Charakteren auseinanderzusetzen. Wichtige Themen wie Werteerziehung, moralisches Handeln, Gerechtigkeit und der Kampf gegen Vorurteile sowie Rassismus werden behandelt. Darüber hinaus bietet die Graphic Novel zahlreiche fächerübergreifende Ansätze für den Unterricht. Die besondere Kunstform eröffnet nicht nur inhaltliche, sondern auch künstlerische Möglichkeiten zur Auseinandersetzung mit dem Werk.