Flannery O'Connor

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Flannery O'Connor born?March 25, 1925
2. When did Flannery O'Connor die?August 3, 1964
3. What is Flannery O'Connor known for?Novels and short stories, particularly in the Southern Gothic style
4. What is the major novels?Wise Blood (1952), The Violent Bear It Away (1960)
5. What is the posthumous award?National Book Award for Fiction for Complete Stories (1972)
6. Who was Flannery O'Connor?Flannery O'Connor was a writer from the American South, born in 1925. She is famous for telling stories about funny and strange people and how they think and feel.

Southern Gothic: A literary subgenre that combines elements of Southern culture with themes of the grotesque, decay, and the supernatural.
Grotesque: Characters or situations that are bizarre, distorted, or unnatural, often used to reveal deeper psychological or spiritual truths.
Theological Exploration: Using literature to examine religious beliefs, doctrines, and the nature of faith and spirituality.
Unsentimental Acceptance: A realistic and often harsh acknowledgment of human imperfections and limitations without excessive emotion.