Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories

<p>In 1955 with this short story collection Flannery O'Connor firmly laid claim to her place as one of the most original and provocative writers of her generation. Steeped in a Southern Gothic tradition that would become synonymous with her name these stories show O'Connor's unique view of life--infused with religious symbolism haunted by apocalyptic possibility sustained by the tragic comedy of human behavior confronted by the necessity of salvation.</p><p>These classic stories--including "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" "Good Country People" "The Displaced Person" and seven other acclaimed tales--are sure to inspire a new generation of Flannery O'Connor lovers and remind existing readers why she remains a master of the short story.</p>