1925 - 1964
Flannery O'Connor was an American novelist and short story writer born on March 25, 1925, in Savannah, Georgia. Known for her distinctive Southern Gothic style, she explored themes of morality and faith in works such as "Wise Blood" and "A Good Man is Hard to Find." O'Connor's writing, marked by her sharp wit and complex characters, has made her a significant figure in 20th-century American literature. She passed away on August 3, 1964.