To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of the most influential novels in American literature. Set in the racially segregated Deep South during the 1930s, the story is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl whose father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a Black man falsely accused of a serious crime.

Through its powerful narrative, the novel examines themes of racial injustice, moral integrity, empathy, and the loss of innocence. Harper Lee’s portrayal of courage and compassion in the face of prejudice has made the book a staple in schools and a cornerstone of discussions on ethics and social justice.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel remains as relevant today as when it was first published.