The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connor

This paperback edition is in good condition. The cover shows some wear, particularly at the edges and corners, but remains intact with no major tears. The spine is strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for paperbacks, and no signs of library use or personal inscriptions.

"The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connor" offers a profound glimpse into the mind of one of America's most revered writers. This edition, published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House in New York, dates to March 1980. It is a reprint of the original 1979 edition published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Edited and introduced by Sally Fitzgerald, the collection compiles O'Connor's correspondence, revealing her insights on writing, faith, and life. Known for her distinctive Southern Gothic style, O'Connor's letters provide a unique perspective on her literary journey and personal convictions. This paperback edition is a valuable resource for those interested in 20th-century American literature and the personal reflections of a significant literary figure. The book is in good condition, with some signs of wear on the cover but no inscriptions or library markings.