Harper Lee
Harper Lee was an American novelist widely known for her novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' published in 1960. It won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of modern American literature. The plot and characters are loosely based on her observations of her family, her neighbors, and an event that occurred near her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, in 1936, when she was 10 years old. Lee only published two books during her lifetime but remained an influential figure in American literature until her death in 2016.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. To Kill a Mockingbird
Set in the racially charged South during the Depression, the novel follows a young girl and her older brother as they navigate their small town's societal norms and prejudices. Their father, a lawyer, is appointed to defend a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, forcing the children to confront the harsh realities of racism and injustice. The story explores themes of morality, innocence, and the loss of innocence through the eyes of the young protagonists.
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2. Go Set A Watchman
This novel serves as both a sequel and a companion to a classic American story, exploring the complexities of racial tensions and personal integrity in the 1950s South. Set two decades after the events of its predecessor, it follows a young woman's return to her Alabama hometown from New York City to visit her aging father. During her stay, she confronts both personal and political issues, grappling with her father's attitudes toward race and her own feelings of disillusionment. The narrative delves into themes of moral growth, the clash between a more progressive society and traditional Southern values, and the painful process of challenging one's idols and ideals.
