Pulitzer Prize-winning novel: Recognized for its literary merit and storytelling
Afterword by Donna Tartt: Offers insights and context for deeper understanding
Reading group guide included: Supports group discussions and reader engagement
New paperback edition: Convenient and accessible for modern readers
Classic American western story: Explores themes of justice, revenge, and survival
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True Grit is one of Charles Portis' most famous novel--first published in 1968, and the basis for the movie of the same name starring John Wayne. It tells the story of Mattie Ross, who is just fourteen years of age when a coward going by the name of Tom Chaney shoots her father down in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and robs him of his life, his h