In Flannery O'Connor's haunting tale, a family road trip takes a sinister turn when they encounter a dangerous criminal known as The Misfit. As they clash with fate, secrets and moral quandaries emerge, highlighting the fragility of human goodness. The story masterfully explores themes of grace, redemption, and the dark depths of human nature. O'Connor’s sharp prose and compelling characters leave readers questioning what it truly means to be a 'good man.' Prepare for a chilling journey that lingers long after the final page.
By Flannery O'Connor
Published: 2019
""The grandmother didn't want to be a burden; she just wanted to be remembered, as if mortality could be denied through the act of remembrance.""
Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. A family sets out on a road trip in the American South. The grandmother suggests they change course in order to avoid "The Misfit", an escaped convict who's reportedly heading towards Florida. But when their car turns over in a ditch, who should they flag down for help but the very man whose picture they recognise from the paper . . . Flannery O'Connor's famous fifties story evokes heat and dust, family and feuding, God and grace - and is utterly uncompromising in its brutality. Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.
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“"The grandmother didn't want to be a burden; she just wanted to be remembered, as if mortality could be denied through the act of remembrance."”
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
By Flannery O'Connor
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Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964) was an influential American writer known for her unique blend of Southern Gothic and Christian themes in her fiction. Renowned for her sharp wit and vivid characters, O'Connor's stories often explore moral and ethical dilemmas through a darkly humorous lens. Her notable works include the short story collections "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and "Everything That Rises Must Converge," as well as the novels "Wise Blood" and "The Violent Bear It Away." Her writing is marked by a keen sense of place, complex characters, and a profound exploration of faith and human nature.
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