Flannery O'Connor Primary Sources

Historical documents. What clues can you gather about Flannery O'Connor, the time, place, players, and culture?

"The Life You Save May Be Your Own"

E-text of O'Connor's short story.

"A Good Man Is Hard to Find"

E-text of O'Connor's short story.

"The Coat"

E-text of O'Connor's short story.

"Good Country People"

E-text of O'Connor's short story.

Peabody Palladium

O'Connor's column in her high school newspaper.

Poetry

Images of O'Connor's poetry and yearbook illustrations from her college days.