CLASSIC COMEBACK
TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD by HARPER LEE
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| FIRST EDITION COVER |
To kill a mocking bird was published in the year 1960 by harper lee. The story was written from the authors personal experiences in childhood. The story was known for its exquisite classic literature. It was sold in millions of copies as it deals with the various social issues related to class,gender,racism in America. It is widely used in schools for education. It is also known as masterpiece of American Literature.
The story takes place n the year 1933, It revolves around a 6 year old Scout, her brother Jem and their friend Dill who visits Maycomb to visit his aunt every summer.They were fascinated by their mysterious neighbour who never appears as the town was even afraid to speak about him. Later,
scout and jem's father atticus tried to defend a rape victim who harassed a white women. The entire towns tries to oppose the idea and crticised the entire family for standing up for a criminal. But somehow his father fails the case and the criminal dies when he got shot, trying to escape. Since the incident scouts family were not able to lead a peaceful life. The story unfolds...
The story follows with the sequel GO SET A WATCHMAN which was published in the year 2015. As 26 year old returns to town to visit her aging father. There she discovers many hidden truth as the childhood memories come rushing back to her. The entire work of harper lee is work of art with her clear involvement of social events which relates to the normal life. |
| NELLE HARPER LEE |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nelle Harper Lee was born in the year 1926 in Alabama USA. Her works include the above mentioned two books. She passed away on february 16, 2016.Her first name Nelle was her grandmothers name spelled backwards. Her father, lawyer defended two black men who were accused of killing a white shopkeeper. Both clients, father and son were hanged.
Lee was interested in English Literature after her high school she attended University of Alabama.
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