"Everything That Rises Must Converge": Short Story Discussion (Flannery O'Connor) - VoxBox Kraków

Step into the complex world of Flannery O'Connor's short story about family, pride, and social change. We'll unpack this powerful tale of a mother and son in the American South, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and grace. Perfect for both literary enthusiasts and newcomers to O'Connor's work.

Read the story on your own and come ready to discuss! This event is ideal for non-native and native speakers.

Hosted at Christ the Saviour Presbyterian Church at Smolki 8

❗️NOTE❗️: This story is about racist characters at the start of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA. Characters occasionally use language that is not only outdated but also sometimes offensive now. It is crucial for understanding the story's plot and theme.

📖 Find a PDF of the story at:
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🎙️ Video narration:
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👩 About Flannery O'Connor:

Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964) was an American writer best known for her powerful short stories and novels.

Born in Georgia, USA, she wrote stories that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the complex nature of good and evil. O'Connor's writing style is direct and vivid, though her stories often contain surprising twists and deeper meanings.

Despite suffering from lupus, a serious illness that limited her physically, she continued writing throughout her short life.

Her most famous works include the short story collections "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and "Everything That Rises Must Converge." O'Connor's stories are considered masterpieces of Southern American literature and continue to be studied and admired worldwide for their thoughtful exploration of human nature.

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