To Kill a Mockingbird

Scout Finch narrates the story of her father Atticus, a lawyer who defends a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman in Depression-era Alabama. Lee's beloved novel is at once a coming-of-age story, a meditation on racial injustice, and a celebration of moral courage. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and is among the most widely read novels in the English language.

To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee, from United States. First published in 1961.

To Kill a Mockingbird has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1961; TIME 100 Best Novels 1961; BBC Big Read 1960.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 78/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in racial injustice, moral courage, childhood.

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To Kill a Mockingbird is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

To Kill a Mockingbird originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.