The Mocking Bird's Breed (1918)

By Jennie McMillan

Book Overview

The Mocking Bird's Breed is a novel written by Jennie McMillan and published in 1918. The story is set in the rural South and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Ware. Mary is a member of a wealthy family and is expected to conform to the expectations of her social class, but she is restless and yearns for something more.As the novel progresses, Mary becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a man named John Rawn, who is from a lower social class. Their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time and the disapproval of Mary's family.The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender, as well as the tensions between tradition and modernity. It also touches on issues such as the changing role of women in society and the impact of World War I on rural communities.Overall, The Mocking Bird's Breed is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of life in the early 20th century South. It offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals who defy social norms and strive for personal fulfillment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104315033
• ISBN13: 9781104315030
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"