Carson McCullers

Carson McCullers (February 19, 1917 – September 29, 1967) was an American writer. She wrote fiction that explores the spiritual isolation of misfits and outcasts of the South.

Criticism

Her writing is often described as Southern Gothic. Other critics have variously detected tragicomic or political elements in her writing.

Related Topics:
Southern Gothic - Political

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:"Miss McCullers and perhaps Mr Faulkner are the only writers since the death of D. H. Lawrence with an original poetic sensibility. I prefer Miss McCullers to Mr Faulkner because she writes more clearly; I prefer her to D. H. Lawrence because she has no message." – Graham Greene

Related Topics:
Mr Faulkner - D. H. Lawrence - Graham Greene

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:"Moving, yes, but a minor author. And broken by illness at such a young age." – Arthur Miller

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