Harper Lee, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author, Dies at 89

Commander Wallace · 02-21-16, 09:34 PM

Author Harper Lee has passed away. Harper Lee wrote was is considered one of the great literary successes. The book became a classic of modern American literature. The novel " To Kill a Mockingbird " was the basis for a movie of the same name. The story was that of a lawyer named Atticus Finch who defends a black man accused of killing a white man and his daughter.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird

The movie featured Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall making his big screen debut. Brock Peters played the unjustly accused man.

Quote : The film was also nominated for best picture; supporting actress for young Mary Badham, who played Scout; director; cinematography, black and white; and music score. In 1995 the film was voted into the National Film Registry by the National Film Preservation Board.

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/harper-...163102211.html

" To Kill a Mockingbird " won the Pulitzer Prize and has distinguished itself by selling 30 million copies and has been translated into 40 languages. Further, It has never been out of print since its initial publication.

Harper also wrote " go set a watchman " . Interestingly enough, the book was written before " to kill a Mockingbird "

The fictitious character of Atticus Finch essentially gave the civil rights movement a face and rallying cry. Harper Lee was friends with author Truman Capote and traveled him, assisting him in his research.

Rest in Peace Harper Lee

Jimbuna · 02-22-16, 02:39 PM

Still selling in excess of one million copies per year.

RIP

AVGWarhawk · 02-22-16, 03:27 PM

One of my favorite books "To Kill a Mocking Bird." Loved the movie as well. This book was required grade school reading. I'm glad it was. Reading the book opened my horizons just a bit more.

Jimbuna · 02-22-16, 03:53 PM

Not sure what grade school is but in the UK it was usually for the age group 12 to fourteen

mako88sb · 02-22-16, 04:04 PM

For whatever reason, it was not required reading when I was in school. I saw the movie and enjoyed it but never read the book. Pretty amazing to hear it has never been out of print.

R.I.P Harper Lee

AVGWarhawk · 02-22-16, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Not sure what grade school is but in the UK it was usually for the age group 12 to fourteen

1st through 8th grades.

Commander Wallace · 02-22-16, 05:17 PM

When I was in school, Harper Lee wasn't required reading but John Steinbeck and Charles Dickens writings and books were. I'm sure it had more to do with the personal preference of the instructor and not the validity of the material.

It was all great reading material including that of Harper Lee. I'm sure others here had required readings by other authors as well. I'm sure the point of the readings was the great exposure to excellent writers like some of the authors I mentioned.

Jimbuna · 02-22-16, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

1st through 8th grades.

Sorry Chris, what is that in age years?

02-21-16, 09:34 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,316 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Harper Lee, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author, Dies at 89 Author Harper Lee has passed away. Harper Lee wrote was is considered one of the great literary successes. The book became a classic of modern American literature. The novel " To Kill a Mockingbird " was the basis for a movie of the same name. The story was that of a lawyer named Atticus Finch who defends a black man accused of killing a white man and his daughter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird The movie featured Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall making his big screen debut. Brock Peters played the unjustly accused man. Quote : The film was also nominated for best picture; supporting actress for young Mary Badham, who played Scout; director; cinematography, black and white; and music score. In 1995 the film was voted into the National Film Registry by the National Film Preservation Board. https://www.yahoo.com/movies/harper-...163102211.html " To Kill a Mockingbird " won the Pulitzer Prize and has distinguished itself by selling 30 million copies and has been translated into 40 languages. Further, It has never been out of print since its initial publication. Harper also wrote " go set a watchman " . Interestingly enough, the book was written before " to kill a Mockingbird " The fictitious character of Atticus Finch essentially gave the civil rights movement a face and rallying cry. Harper Lee was friends with author Truman Capote and traveled him, assisting him in his research. Rest in Peace Harper Lee

02-22-16, 02:39 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Still selling in excess of one million copies per year. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	One of my favorite books "To Kill a Mocking Bird." Loved the movie as well. This book was required grade school reading. I'm glad it was. Reading the book opened my horizons just a bit more. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-22-16, 03:53 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not sure what grade school is but in the UK it was usually for the age group 12 to fourteen __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-22-16, 04:04 PM	#5
mako88sb XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 423 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For whatever reason, it was not required reading when I was in school. I saw the movie and enjoyed it but never read the book. Pretty amazing to hear it has never been out of print. R.I.P Harper Lee

02-22-16, 05:17 PM	#7
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,316 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	When I was in school, Harper Lee wasn't required reading but John Steinbeck and Charles Dickens writings and books were. I'm sure it had more to do with the personal preference of the instructor and not the validity of the material. It was all great reading material including that of Harper Lee. I'm sure others here had required readings by other authors as well. I'm sure the point of the readings was the great exposure to excellent writers like some of the authors I mentioned.