Harper Lee (American author)

Harper Lee was an American author best known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," published in 1960. The book addresses serious themes such as racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch in the American South during the 1930s. Lee's portrayal of her father, Atticus Finch, as a principled lawyer defending a Black man accused of rape has made him an enduring symbol of integrity. "To Kill a Mockingbird" won the Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of American literature, widely studied and cherished for its powerful message and rich storytelling.