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“I would say what was always on her[Harper Lee] mind was the stories she had to tell, and the story was pretty obvious in "To Kill A Mockingbird," maybe a bit - little bit less obvious and more obscure in "Go Set A Watchman."”

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Wayne Flynt is a renowned American historian and professor, born in 1940. His research focuses on the history of the American South, particularly the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Professor Flynt is known for his profound insights into the history of the South and his critical analysis of historical events. more

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