Friday, May 1, 2009

Eudora Welty (1909-2001)

Eudora Welty (1909-2001) was a Southern Gothic novelist.

For the GRE Literature exam, associate the following works and characters with Eudora Welty.

1. Delta Wedding
-The Fairchild family; George. Whole family voices the story.

2. The Optimist's Daughter (Pulitzer winner)
-Laurel Hand, Fay McKelva, Judge Clint McKelva, Becky McKelva

3. "Why I Live at the P.O." (short story)
-Sister (that's her name) tells why Mr. Whitaker broke up with her to marry her sister, Stella-Rondo.
-Sister said she was bigger-breasted on one side.

Eudora Welty is not worth adding to your reading list for the GRE Literature exam.