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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100358139562
ISBN-139780358139560
eBay Product ID (ePID)17038287016
Product Key Features
Book TitleGood Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicClassics, Women Authors, Short Stories (Single Author), Literary
Publication Year2019
GenreFiction, Literary Collections
AuthorFlannery O'Connor
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingA
SynopsisAn essential collection of classic stories that established Flannery O'Connor's reputation as an American master of fiction--now with a new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Groff In 1955, with the title story and others in this critical edition, Flannery O'Connor firmly laid claim to her place as one of the most original and provocative writers of her generation. Steeped in a Southern Gothic tradition that would become synonymous with her name, these stories show O'Connor's unique view of life--infused with religious symbolism, haunted by apocalyptic possibility, sustained by the tragic comedy of human behavior, confronted by the necessity of salvation. These classic stories--including "The Life You Save May Be Your Own," "Good Country People," and "The Displaced Person," among others, are sure to inspire future generations of fans and remind existing readers why she remains a master of the short story., With a new introduction from New York Times best-selling author Lauren Groff, these classic stories established Flannery O'Connor's reputation as one of the American masters of the short story., In 1955, with this short story collection, Flannery O'Connor firmly laid claim to her place as one of the most original and provocative writers of her generation. Steeped in a Southern Gothic tradition that would become synonymous with her name, these stories show O'Connor's unique view of life--infused with religious symbolism, haunted by apocalyptic possibility, sustained by the tragic comedy of human behavior, confronted by the necessity of salvation. These classic stories--including "The Life You Save May Be Your Own," "Good Country People," "The Displaced Person," and seven other acclaimed tales--are sure to inspire a new generation of Flannery O'Connor lovers, and remind existing readers why she remains a master of the short story.