The Habit of Being by Flannery O'Connor
"The Habit of Being" is a collection of personal correspondence by a renowned southern writer, offering a profound insight into her private life, thoughts, and creative processes. These letters, written over a span of two decades, reveal her struggle with lupus, her strong Catholic faith, her sharp wit, and her dedication to writing. The book also provides a glimpse of her relationships with literary contemporaries and her insightful thoughts on contemporary issues, literature, and religion.
The 1474th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 600-640
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- Finding Comfort in the Classics (NY Times)