The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor by Flannery O'Connor
This comprehensive collection of short stories showcases the author's exploration of the human condition, particularly in the American South. The stories, known for their dark humor, religious themes, and grotesque characters, delve into the complexities of morality, ethics, and the struggle between good and evil. The author's unique blend of Southern Gothic style and religious allegory creates a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own contradictions and shortcomings.
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- 4th on The Ideal Library (Book)
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- 21st on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 36th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 56th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
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- The Graphic Canon (Book)
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
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