A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories

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By Flannery O'Connor

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A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories is a classic collection that established Flannery O'Connor's reputation as a master of American fiction. The stories delve into themes of morality, religion, and human behaviour, often intertwined with dark humour and symbolism. Notable stories include "The Life You Save May Be Your Own," "Good Country People," and the titular "A Good Man Is Hard to Find." These tales confront the complexities of salvation and the tragic comedy of life with a distinctive and provocative voice.
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This collection is ideal for readers interested in classic American literature, moral and religious themes, and those who appreciate profound short stories marked by dark humour and symbolic depth.

With a new introduction from New York Times bestselling author Groff, these classic stories established O'Connor's reputation as one of the American masters of the short story.

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An 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 tradition of moral fiction 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 behaviour, confronted by the necessity of salvation.

These classic works of darkly humorous fiction—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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358139560

Publisher: Mariner Books Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Mariner Books Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Lauren Groff

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 288

Collections

Education & Reference Flannery O'Connor Non-Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

FLANNERY O'CONNOR (1925-1964) was born in Savannah, Georgia. She earned her MFA at the University of Iowa, but lived most of her life in the South. Her work--novels, short stories, letters, and criticism--received a number of awards, including the National Book Award.

LAUREN GROFF is the New York Times best-selling author of three novels, The Monsters of Templeton, Arcadia, and Fates and Furies, and two short story collections, Florida and Delicate Edible Birds. She has won the PEN/O. Henry Award, and was a two-time finalist for the National Book Award and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.