I read Mystery & Manners a few years ago, which led to reading more of O'Connor's short stories.
I like the way you're putting this, that sometimes (often, actually) her characters are offered grace and do not accept it. And that is not "tidy," but, as you say, "terrifying." That makes us ask harder questions.
Thanks, Megan. I'm finding that reading her essays alongside her stories is really helpful. I read her stories and I'm like, "WHAT." and then I read her essays, and I think, "OHH! Ok, I see what you're doing here, Miss O."
I read Mystery & Manners a few years ago, which led to reading more of O'Connor's short stories.
I like the way you're putting this, that sometimes (often, actually) her characters are offered grace and do not accept it. And that is not "tidy," but, as you say, "terrifying." That makes us ask harder questions.
Looking forward to reading more, Callie!
Thanks, Megan. I'm finding that reading her essays alongside her stories is really helpful. I read her stories and I'm like, "WHAT." and then I read her essays, and I think, "OHH! Ok, I see what you're doing here, Miss O."