Harper Lee
American novelist whose only published novel during her lifetime became instant classic. Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird addresses racial injustice in American South through child's perspective, combining innocence with moral seriousness. Her friendship with Truman Capote and reclusive later life added to her mystique. The novel's enduring relevance speaks to ongoing struggles with racism.
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