Harper Lee, born Nelle Harper Lee, was an American novelist widely known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." Lee was born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama. She gained fame for her only published book, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. Lee's work addresses racial issues in the American South during the 1930s. Her writing style is known for its simplicity and powerful storytelling. Lee passed away on February 19, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of literary excellence.
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- Harper Lee was an American novelist.
- She is best known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
- Lee won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961 for "To Kill a Mockingbird."
- She only published one other novel, "Go Set a Watchman," in 2015.
- Harper Lee passed away in 2016 at the age of 89.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
A young girl learns about racism and morality in the South while her father defends an innocent black man accused of rape.
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In "Go Set a Watchman," Scout returns to Maycomb and comes face to face with the harsh realities of her hometown and family.
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