First published 1978
Confined to her family's rural Georgia estate, Flannery O'Connor's letters became her window to the world. In these intimate missives, the celebrated Southern Gothic author corresponds with friends, fans, and fellow writers, offering wry commentary on her faltering health, small-town life, and the craft of fiction. Through O'Connor's singular perspective, we glimpse the inner life of a literary recluse whose dark humor and searing insights would leave an indelible mark on American letters.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: epistolary, literary-fiction
Setting: Milledgville, Ga.
Period: 20th century, 20e siècle
617 pages · Hardcover · New York FS&G