Everything That Rises Must Converge by Flannery O'Connor
"Everything That Rises Must Converge" is a collection of nine short stories that explore themes of racial tension, family dynamics, and morality in the mid-20th century American South. The stories delve into the psyche of various characters, most of whom are grappling with the changing social and racial landscape of the time. The narratives often reveal the characters' inherent prejudices and their struggle to reconcile their beliefs with the evolving world around them.
The 833rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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