Approaches to Teaching the Works of Flannery O'Connor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781603294065)

Known for her violent, startling stories that culminate in moments of grace, Flannery O'Connor depicted the postwar segregated South from a unique perspective. This volume proposes strategies for introducing students to her Roman Catholic aesthetic, which draws on concepts such as incarnation and original sin, and offers alternative contexts for reading her work.

Part 1, Materials, describes resources that provide a grounding in O'Connor's work and life. The essays in part 2, Approaches, discuss her beliefs about writing and her distinctive approach to fiction and religion; introduce fresh perspectives, including those of race, class, gender, and interdisciplinary approaches; highlight her craft as a creative writer; and suggest pairings of her works with other texts. Alice Walker's short story Convergence is included as an appendix.

Author: Robert Donahoo
ISBN-10: 1603294066
ISBN-13: 9781603294065
Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2019
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d