Harper Lee

Harper Lee was an acclaimed American author, best known for her 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" which won the Pulitzer Prize. Born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama, Lee studied law at the University of Alabama but left for New York to pursue writing. She drew from her upbringing to create the racially charged setting of "To Kill a Mockingbird." The novel became an instant classic and is now a cornerstone of American literature, dealing with themes of racial injustice and moral growth. A private person, Lee rarely made public appearances and published very little after her initial success. She released a second novel, "Go Set a Watchman" in 2015, which was reportedly the first draft of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Harper Lee passed away on February 19, 2016, leaving a profound impact on American literature.