The Optimist's Daughter

The Optimist's Daughter

by Eudora Welty

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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.

ISBN: 9780394555874

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