tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7411698318638345428..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Flannery O'Connor: The Writer's WriterArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35751969317061452242011-06-15T10:09:57.672-07:002011-06-15T10:09:57.672-07:00Excellent post and tribute to a superb writer. One...Excellent post and tribute to a superb writer. One can only imagine how many more compelling stories she could have written.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5013008994255659792011-06-15T09:21:12.337-07:002011-06-15T09:21:12.337-07:00Yes! I've read Flannery O'Connor! I was th...Yes! I've read Flannery O'Connor! I was thrilled to see this post! In fact I have a book with three of her stories sitting right here on my desk. <br /><br />I would love to read this biography. Does it discuss her Catholic upbringing and how that influenced her work? <br /><br />The story I most remember is The Violent Bear It Away and the character of Old Tarwater (what a fabulous name!)<br /><br />If you are familiar with O'Connor, are you also familiar with Carson McCullers? If not, I highly recommend her work as well.Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581532070734685757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61407741056283333502011-06-15T02:50:53.142-07:002011-06-15T02:50:53.142-07:00Great post, Lee. Nice video too. I'm definitel...Great post, Lee. Nice video too. I'm definitely going to check out some of her stories now.K.C. Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047055661710059161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22103611173272127062011-06-14T21:40:56.237-07:002011-06-14T21:40:56.237-07:00I read one story by her several years ago, and it ...I read one story by her several years ago, and it really stood out to me....<br /> Been meaning to find more of her material, and now I think I just might.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517857978576422454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23406321895120595122011-06-14T16:37:13.449-07:002011-06-14T16:37:13.449-07:00Sounds interesting. I'll have to check out som...Sounds interesting. I'll have to check out some of her stories. It's tragic that she died so young. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5721277130652587542011-06-14T13:34:58.423-07:002011-06-14T13:34:58.423-07:00I've never heard of her. I have to say after r...I've never heard of her. I have to say after reading this I'm so intrigued. I will be checking out her work. Thanks for sharing this.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70370382499180284022011-06-14T11:58:32.800-07:002011-06-14T11:58:32.800-07:00You know, I don't recall reading any of her wo...You know, I don't recall reading any of her work recently, but may have long ago. I appreciate your thoughts; will have to check this and her other works out. Thanks, Lee!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15674853216601458462011-06-14T11:26:15.045-07:002011-06-14T11:26:15.045-07:00i've never heard of her nor read anything by h...i've never heard of her nor read anything by her will have to check things out<br /><br /><a href="http://becca-mycrazystuff.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Everyday Life </a>Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69494277487774813432011-06-14T08:26:49.447-07:002011-06-14T08:26:49.447-07:00Nutschell -- Read at least one story and let me kn...Nutschell -- Read at least one story and let me know what you think.<br /><br />Pam -- The stories can be read over and over and you gain new insight to what she's saying.<br /><br />Jan -- Her Catholicism was new to me when I read the biography. Due to the content of the stories and her Southern background I would have associated her more with a Protestant denomination. Her stories do send the reader to a totally unique realm.<br /><br />Taio --Yes it is. Have you read it?<br /><br />Talli -- Every writer should have at least some familiarity with Flannery.<br /><br />Faye -- That is a surprise. O'Connor is such a mainstay of Southern Lit studies. Much of her work has a great deal to do with issues related to the Civil Rights movement and her heroes are definitely of the anti variety.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68601635222161649522011-06-14T07:56:44.109-07:002011-06-14T07:56:44.109-07:00Now this is a shame! I have a master's degree...Now this is a shame! I have a master's degree in American literature and am a southerner born and raised but never read O'Connor. In the 60s was into the anti-hero and protest works! Thanks for your reminder of a more reflective writer.<br /><br />My TT is Scandinavian crime fiction: Camilla Lackberg's "The Ice Princess". Link: <a href="http://summitmusings.blogspot.com%22" rel="nofollow"> Summit Musings </a>Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51085434275743677662011-06-14T06:59:06.191-07:002011-06-14T06:59:06.191-07:00I'm a massive fan of Flannery O'Connor. Lo...I'm a massive fan of Flannery O'Connor. Love love LOVE her writing! Thanks for the tribute!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44730901884110356532011-06-14T06:27:13.471-07:002011-06-14T06:27:13.471-07:00excelente biografiaexcelente biografiataiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913965787724038457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37393148303134242482011-06-14T05:59:52.254-07:002011-06-14T05:59:52.254-07:00I love Flannery O'Connor - I have never though...I love Flannery O'Connor - I have never thought of her as a Catholic writer but just as a damn good one! I think she new how to evoke a sensibility in her prose that is unique and marvelous. I like where her stories send me. Thanks for this, Lee, so good.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1762144689965529522011-06-14T03:15:48.361-07:002011-06-14T03:15:48.361-07:00You know, I've known OF her for, it seems like...You know, I've known OF her for, it seems like my whole life but I've never picked up one of her books. I need to do that, obviously!Pam (@iwriteinbooks)http://www.iwriteinbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14154326875529201512011-06-13T22:32:56.807-07:002011-06-13T22:32:56.807-07:00why have I not heard of her? She sounds like someo...why have I not heard of her? She sounds like someone I'd definitely read! thanks for sharing. <br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58249976922633594132011-06-13T21:50:05.514-07:002011-06-13T21:50:05.514-07:00Carrie -- I think she's worth the effort.
Hel...Carrie -- I think she's worth the effort.<br /><br />Helen -- If you like Faulkner, Cormac McCarthy, or Poe you will probably appreciate her writing. If not, you may still find something in her stories that those other writers lack.<br /><br />KB -- The biography is probably of greatest interest to writers or O'Connor fans. It is a fascinating study.<br /><br />Jemi -- Definitely check her out.<br /><br />Raquel -- Her stories are frequently studied in certain college courses, but otherwise not very mainstream, though I don't understand why not.<br /><br />Heather -- She has left a small body of work that is pretty easy to read in a short time. "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" is certainly her most well known work, but I don't think it's her best. But it is darn good!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72612960053706391942011-06-13T20:59:35.011-07:002011-06-13T20:59:35.011-07:00I remember reading a couple of her shorts in HS an...I remember reading a couple of her shorts in HS and college, most notably "A Good Man is Hard to Find," but can't say I've read anything by her recently.<br /><a href="http://wordtrix.blogspot.com/2011/06/teaser-tuesday-89-shouldve-been-cowboy.html" rel="nofollow">My Teaser</a>Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13935120136942634292011-06-13T20:51:29.572-07:002011-06-13T20:51:29.572-07:00I've read some of her works...college, I think...I've read some of her works...college, I think. Really makes the south in all its glory and difficulties.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53307372599410627852011-06-13T19:09:19.736-07:002011-06-13T19:09:19.736-07:00I have heard of this author, but I haven't rea...I have heard of this author, but I haven't read any of her work - I think my mom has some of her stuff though. I'll have to check it out :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49514055403341126602011-06-13T19:00:28.226-07:002011-06-13T19:00:28.226-07:00I love biographies but have never heard of this la...I love biographies but have never heard of this lady. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://krazyblonde-kb.blogspot.com/2011/06/teaser-tuesdays-into-temptation-by_14.html" rel="nofollow">Mine teaser is here</a>KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621937316200868307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59679089015162762862011-06-13T18:44:51.291-07:002011-06-13T18:44:51.291-07:00I don't think I've read her, but I do like...I don't think I've read her, but I do like the way you described her stories. She sounds very interesting.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61476719437610440042011-06-13T18:39:22.859-07:002011-06-13T18:39:22.859-07:00Thanks for posting this. I haven't read anyth...Thanks for posting this. I haven't read anything by her but after reading about her I feel like I should.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45389422717993535852011-06-13T18:22:18.171-07:002011-06-13T18:22:18.171-07:00Stephen -- Try one of her stories. I think you ma...Stephen -- Try one of her stories. I think you may appreciate the themes she explores.<br /><br />Mama Z -- Sad isn't it. Just think what she might have written if she'd had at least a few more years and especially if she were still living today.<br /><br />Lisa Fishy-- I too like that she was independent in her thinking. I think she was a product of her time more than ahead of her time. She was writing about the issues that were current and still remain relevant today.<br /><br />Artistry -- Check online for some samples and then if you like her buy her books. They are stories than deserve to be read more than once.<br /><br />Li -- You are right! Definitely easier to read than Faulkner and many of her contemporaries, but still of the same vein of writing.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43808306368383456662011-06-13T18:12:27.992-07:002011-06-13T18:12:27.992-07:00I adore Flannery O' Connor's works. I just...I adore Flannery O' Connor's works. I just re-read "Wise Blood" a few months ago. Really, she should be on everyone's reading list. My humble opinion, but a lot of people struggle with Faulkner - O' Connor is similar in some ways but easier reading.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23967020566124763412011-06-13T15:16:02.395-07:002011-06-13T15:16:02.395-07:00Great recommendation! I have heard of O'Connor...Great recommendation! I have heard of O'Connor, but I have not read her work. I will be looking for some of her short story collections. Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com