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Literary Fiction· United States

The optimist's daughter

by Eudora Welty
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1972English
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Eudora Welty's The optimist's daughter (1972) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The optimist's daughter (1972) establishes Eudora Welty as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.

Book Details

AuthorEudora Welty
Published1972
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN0394726677
Editorial Score30/100
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197230
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