The Realism of Eudora Welty Eudora Welty (April 13,1909 to July 23, 2001) was an American author of short stories and novels, fiction mostly set in the Depression-era of the South. From Jackson, Mississippi, Welty was a celebrated and respected author and received the Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for her novel The Optimist’s Daughter. She Read more…
Morality and Perspective in Eudora Welty’s Flowers for Marjorie and A Memory The great thinker Socrates once said, “A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” This statement of Socrates reflected his frustration with an Read more…
Narrative Voices in Eudora Welty’s Stories “To be or not to be?” Hamlet’s cry, meaning to live on Earth through the pain and torture or, to instead leave and die, was a difficult dilemma faced by the Danish prince. This is similar to a writer’s choice in narrative techniques, or points of view, Read more…
Reading to Learn Lessons Eudora Welty (1909-2001) was a popular and influential author, and still is to this date. Her short stories and books include many American classics that will continue being read and respected. Welty’s writings are not only engaging, but also always have a deeper meaning. Through analyzing a few of her most Read more…
