Community to enjoy one-woman-show on legendary American writer through MSU partnership
Contact: Pattye Archer
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擣lannery O鈥機onnor鈥檚 words come to life through a dramatic monologue drawn from her nonfiction prose during the one-woman show 鈥淔lannery O鈥機onnor: In Her Own Words.鈥� The Thursday [Sept. 14] show is written and presented by Beverly Fatherree.
Hosted in a partnership between 海角淫母乱伦 Libraries and the Southern Literary Trail, and made possible by the Mississippi Humanities Council, the free, public show will take place at 4 p.m. at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum.
Sarah McCullough, cultural development and outreach coordinator for MSU Libraries, said this special presentation 鈥渋ncorporates O鈥機onnor鈥檚 opinions on a variety of subjects, including writing, other writers, religion and peacocks.鈥� She said the program being held at the local museum is part of the partnership鈥檚 effort to make it more accessible for community members.
O鈥機onnor (1925-1964) was a prominent American novelist and short-story writer known for her distinctive Southern Gothic literature. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she crafted dark and often disturbing stories that delved into the complexities of human nature and the moral dilemmas of her characters. O鈥機onnor鈥檚 works, including 鈥淎 Good Man Is Hard to Find鈥� and 鈥淲ise Blood,鈥� are characterized by their vivid characters, sharp wit and profound exploration of religious and existential themes.
鈥淔lannery O鈥機onnor left an indelible mark on American literature, with her stories continuing to captivate readers and provoke thought on the human condition. This program captures her spirit and brings her to life for a new generation,鈥� McCullough said.
Fatherree is professor emerita of English at Hinds Community College. She has performed as O鈥機onnor in a variety of venues across the South.