Everything That Rises Must Converge

This is an ex-library hardcover edition with typical library markings, including stamps and a checkout card from the University of Colorado Libraries. The binding is intact but shows signs of wear typical for library copies. There is no dust jacket, and some pages contain handwritten annotations. Overall, the book is in fair condition, suitable for reading or collection purposes.

Flannery O'Connor's "Everything That Rises Must Converge" is a collection of short stories published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1966. This particular copy is a fifth printing, as noted on the copyright page. O'Connor, a significant figure in American literature, is renowned for her Southern Gothic style and profound exploration of morality and ethics. This edition is an ex-library copy from the University of Colorado Libraries, featuring stamps and a checkout card. The book includes a collection of stories that delve into complex themes of race, religion, and redemption, characteristic of O'Connor's work. This copy does not come with a dust jacket, and the hardcover binding shows signs of library use. Collectors and enthusiasts of Southern literature will find this a valuable addition, though it is not a first edition.