Carson McCullers' Literary Crowd

Oprah's Book Club | April 21, 2004

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Carson McCullers and her husband, Reeves. Photo courtesy of the Harry Ransom Center

She met and was friends with some of the greatest, most influential writers of her generation. Who were they and how strong were their relationships? Take a peek behind Carson McCullers' literary curtain.

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