Lee, Harper
(1926- ) American writer. Harper Lee is perhaps best known for "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1960). Read more about her life and works.
Books About "To Kill a Mockingbird"
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is Harper Lee's classic novel about Sport Finch. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer, who defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is Harper Lee's classic novel about Sport Finch. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer, who defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Coming of Age Novels
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.