The Habit of Being by Flannery O'Connor
Letters of Flannery O'Connor
"The Habit of Being" is a collection of personal correspondence by a renowned southern writer, offering a profound insight into her private life, thoughts, and creative processes. These letters, written over a span of two decades, reveal her struggle with lupus, her strong Catholic faith, her sharp wit, and her dedication to writing. The book also provides a glimpse of her relationships with literary contemporaries and her insightful thoughts on contemporary issues, literature, and religion.
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- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-640
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 11th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- Finding Comfort in the Classics (NY Times)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)