Mystery and Manners

This paperback edition is in good condition, showing minor wear consistent with its age. The cover is intact with slight edge wear, and the binding remains strong. There are no inscriptions, markings, or library stamps, preserving the integrity of the text.

Flannery O'Connor's "Mystery and Manners" is a collection of occasional prose selected and edited by Sally and Robert Fitzgerald. Published by The Noonday Press / Farrar, Straus & Giroux in New York, this edition is the twenty-first printing from 1993. The work was first published in 1961, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most distinctive Southern writers. O'Connor's essays delve into her thoughts on writing, faith, and the South, providing insight into her literary world. This paperback edition differentiates itself as a later printing, making it accessible for those seeking to explore O'Connor's reflections without the scarcity of earlier editions. The book is in good condition, with no markings or inscriptions, making it a clean copy for collectors and readers alike.