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Oprah's Book Club | April 21, 2004

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She struck literary gold with her first novel at age 23. What did she write after that—and how was it similar to The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter? Discover Carson's perfect little canon here.

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Carson McCullers: A Literary Life

Biographical details about Carson McCullers and her life, novels and short stories.

Author: Other writing by Carson McCullers

Other books and short stories by Carson McCullers, plus read her work online.

GENRE: Southern Gothic

List of specific criteria for characteristics of the genre southern gothic

EXPERTS: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Biography of experts on Carson McCullers and her work.

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Carson McCullers: A Literary Life

Author: Other writing by Carson McCullers

GENRE: Southern Gothic

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