American History Tellers
Great American Authors | Harper Lee: Mockingbird | 6
Dec 27, 2023
Harper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' discusses her rise to fame and the pressure to produce a second book. The podcast explores Lee's childhood, friendship with Truman Capote, the evolution of her manuscript, and her role in assisting Capote with 'In Cold Blood.' It also delves into her health, legal actions, and the discovery of her previously unseen manuscript, 'Go Set a Watchman.'
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- Harper Lee became overwhelmed by fame and resisted publishing another book after the success of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
- Lee's upbringing and friendship with Truman Capote shaped her views on justice, influencing her writing career.
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The Process of Publishing 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
In the spring of 1957, Nell Harper Lee submitted her manuscript 'Go Set a Watchman' to several New York publishers. Editor Tae Hohoff saw the promise in the work and helped Lee reshape it into the breakout novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' The book became an instant success, sparking debate about racial injustice and bringing attention to small-town southern life. Lee, however, did not publish another book and resisted the fame and attention surrounding her work.
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