“Later he saw Jesus move from tree to tree in the back of his mind, a wild ragged figure motioning him to turn around and come off into the dark where he might be walking on the water and not know it and then suddenly know it and drown.”
Quote by Flannery O'Connor
Work
Three by Flannery O'Connor: Wise blood, The violent bear it away, Everything that rises must converge
The collection features 'Wise Blood,' a novel that delves into the life of Hazel Motes, a misanthropic young man seeking redemption; 'The Violent Bear It Away,' which follows the story of Francis Marion Tarwater, a boy raised by a hermit; and 'Everything That Rises Must Converge,' a narrative about the struggles of a family in the face of modernity and tradition. more
Author
Flannery O'Connor
Flannery O'Connor was an American writer known for her unique Southern background and profound religious themes. Her works often explore moral and religious issues through satire and humor, with her novels 'Wise Blood' and 'The Violent Bear It Away' being among her most famous. more
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