“As a matter of fact, I constantly tell audiences all over the world that the single greatest icon of American culture from the publication of "To Kill A Mockingbird" was that novel so that if we say, what conversation can we have that would lead us on a road of tolerance, and teachers have decided that if you're going to teach values in a school in America, the answer that American teachers at all kinds of schools have come up with, just let Harper Lee teach "To Kill A Mockingbird." And then all the teacher has to do is stand back and guide the discussion.”
Quote by Wayne Flynt
Author
Wayne Flynt
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