The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor
The novel revolves around a young boy, Francis Tarwater, raised by his religious fanatic great-uncle in the backwoods of the American South. After his uncle's death, he is torn between following his uncle's wish for him to become a prophet, and the allure of a more conventional life presented by his educated uncle, Rayber. The story is a deep exploration of religious extremism, the struggle between free will and destiny, and the power of prophecy.
The 3426th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Violent Bear It Away By Flannery O Connor Paperback
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 9th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)