Reviews for Critical Essays On Alice Walker, Vol. 189

The average rating for Critical Essays On Alice Walker, Vol. 189 based on 2 reviews is 2 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-02-25 00:00:00 Chris Morris A brilliant book that uncovers the true genius of Flannery O'Connor. I repeat Ralph Wood's praise with confidence: "Susan Srigley has written a book on O'Connor like no other. In this gracefully written and massively researched work, she lays out the distinctively Catholic character of O'Connor's artistry as no one else has done."

Review # 2 was written on 2015-11-27 00:00:00 Timothy Cox An excellent and compelling study of Flannery O'Connor's fiction and theology. Extensive discussion of the influence of Jacques Maritain, one of the greatest Thomist philosophers of the early 20th century, give important background for O'Connor's theological outlook as it applies to art. The model/obstacle relationships as elaborated by René Girard are prominent in Srigley's analyses of "Wise Blood" & "The Violent Bear it Away," adding important advances in understanding these troubling but spiritually challenging novels. The book ends with a stunning reading of "Revelation" to show an emerging depth of O'Connor's sense of God's grace at work in a troubled world. Highly recommended for anyone interested in O'Connor, especially the theological dimensions of her works.