The Life You Save May Be Your Own

Flannery O'Connor

57 pages 1-hour read

Flannery O'Connor

The Life You Save May Be Your Own

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1953

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In the rural South where appearances deceive and moral intelligence proves questionable, a one-armed drifter arrives at a farm seeking more than just shelter. Test your understanding of Flannery O'Connor's masterful exploration of human nature, where salvation and self-interest collide in unexpected ways.

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