For much of Harper Lee’s life, “To Kill a Mockingbird” stood alone as her only major work; her first and, apparently, last novel, narrated by a voice so clear and coherent it seemed impossible that it was her only output.
Then came “Go Set a Watchman,” published shortly before Lee’s death and initially heralded as a sequel, but subsequently seen as more of an early draft of her most famous work than as a new, standalone novel.
So, when eight short stories by Lee were discovered in her New York apartment after she died, it marked an important milestone. Here, finally, was a chance to discover how Lee’s distinctive voice was honed in the years…
