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The optimist's daughter

By Eudora Welty

The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral. From there, she embarks on a deeply personal journey to explore her past and her family in order to make sense of her future.

Published

2002

Format

-

Pages

180

Language

English

ISBN

037550835X