A Good Man Is Hard to Find, and Other Stories

by Flannery O'Connor

Description

Flannery O'Connor's collection, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find, and Other Stories," plunges readers into the unsettling heart of the American South, where faith, violence, and grotesque humor collide. Through a series of darkly compelling narratives, O'Connor explores the complexities of human nature, often revealing the hidden grace and profound spiritual struggles beneath the surface of ordinary lives. Her distinctive voice, marked by sharp wit and unflinching realism, dissects themes of prejudice, deceit, and the search for redemption in a world that is both familiar and disturbingly strange. These stories, including the iconic title piece, offer a powerful and unforgettable examination of morality and the often-brutal path to salvation.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

Published Jan 1, 1992

252 pages

ISBN: 9780151365043

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Details

First Published

1955

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Good Man Is Hard to Find, and Other Stories by Flannery O'Connor.

Violence
Death/Grief
Abuse