Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers
Set in a small Southern town during the 1950s, this poignant narrative delves into the lives of four interconnected characters grappling with themes of mortality, justice, and racial tension. As the story unfolds, a terminally ill pharmacist, a bigoted judge, a young black man, and a newspaper editor find their paths intertwined, each confronting their own personal dilemmas and prejudices. Through their interactions, the novel explores the complexities of human nature and the societal changes brewing in the backdrop of a segregated South, ultimately painting a vivid portrait of a community on the brink of transformation.
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- Published
- 1961
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- American
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- 256
- Original Language
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