Author

Publication

1990 - Vintage International, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

45,000 words, Guess

Page Count

180 pages

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Classifications

  • DDC813/.52
  • LCCPS3545.E6 O6 1990b
  • LCCPS3545.E6O6 1990b

Description

The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral. From there, she embarks on a deeply personal journey to explore her past and her family in order to make sense of her future.

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Genres

  • Fiction

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