Abstract
The article discusses the American author Flannery O'Connor, with particular focus given to the influence of her background as a Southerner and a devout Catholic on her work. An overview of the social, religious, and political circumstances of the American South during her life is presented, and the influence of Christianity on the Southern consciousness is examined.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Critical Insights: |
| Subtitle of host publication | Flannery O’Connor |
| Editors | Charles May |
| Publisher | Salem Press |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781587658310 |
| State | Published - Sep 16 2011 |
Keywords
- O'CONNOR, Flannery, 1925-1964
- AMERICAN women authors -- Biography
- BIOGRAPHY (Literary form)
- SOUTHERN States -- Social conditions
- RELIGION -- Social aspects
- SOUTHERN States