Lillian Hellman, Letter to House Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lillian Hellman, Letter to House.

Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, born on June 20, 1905, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is best known for her plays, including "The Children's Hour" and "The Little Foxes," which explore themes of power, greed, and morality. Hellman was also politically active and was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee during the McCarthy era. In 1952, she wrote a scathing response to the committee's inquiry in her famous "Letter to House," refusing to name names and defending her rights as an American citizen. Lillian Hellman passed away on June 30, 1984, in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.