The Classic Collection of Flannery O'Connor. Eleven Short Stories. Illustrated
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The Classic Collection of Flannery O'Connor. Eleven Short Stories. Illustrated

The Barber, The Turkey, The Partridge Festival, Why Do the Heathen Rage and others

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The Classic Collection of Flannery O'Connor. Eleven Short Stories. Illustrated

The Barber, The Turkey, The Partridge Festival, Why Do the Heathen Rage and others

About this book

The Classic Collection of Flannery O'Connor: Eleven Short Stories offers a rare glimpse into the early creative landscape of one of America's most original and profound literary voices. These stories, some lesser known yet rich in symbolism and moral tension, showcase O'Connor's signature style—blunt, ironic, and deeply rooted in Southern gothic tradition. Each tale is a compact world of flawed characters, sudden revelations, and sharp juxtapositions between the sacred and the grotesque. From the satirical discomfort of The Barber to the haunting morality of The Turkey, and the existential undercurrents of Why Do the Heathen Rage?, this collection explores themes of pride, guilt, violence, and spiritual conflict. O'Connor presents her characters with unwavering honesty—often exposing their self-deceptions or forcing them into moments of confrontation with grace, whether they accept it or not. The stories may be short in length but are dense in meaning, making them ideal for both casual readers and serious literary study. Illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this edition provides a fresh lens through which to experience O'Connor's narrative power. It's a must-have for fans of American fiction who seek to understand the early sketches that would later evolve into her major works, offering insight into her spiritual vision and her mastery of the short story form. Contents: -The Barber -Wildcat -The Crop -The Turkey -The Train -The Peeler -The Heart of the Park -Enoch and the Gorilla -You Can't Be Any Poorer Than Dead -The Partridge Festival -Why Do the Heathen Rage?

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Information

Publisher
Asimis Books
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9786178622718
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. The Barber
  2. Wildcat
  3. The Crop
  4. The Turkey
  5. The Train
  6. The Peeler
  7. The Heart of the Park
  8. Enoch and the Gorilla
  9. You Can’t Be Any Poorer Than Dead
  10. The Partridge Festival
  11. Why Do the Heathen Rage?