About the book
This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel tells the story of Laurel McKelva Hand, a young woman who has left the South and returns, years later, to New Orleans, where her father is dying. After his death, she and her silly young stepmother go back still farther, to the small Mississippi town where she grew up. Along in the old house, Laurel finally comes to an understanding of the past, herself, and her parents.
Editions of The Optimist's Daughter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375508356
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679728832
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307787316
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780394555874
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780394558707
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307941435
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307941442
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This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel tells the story of Laurel McKelva Hand, a young woman who has left the South and returns, years later, to New Orleans, where her father is dying. After his death, she and her silly young stepmother go back still farther, to the small Mississippi town where she grew up. Along in the old house, Laurel finally comes to an understanding of the past, herself, and her parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Optimist's Daughter about?
This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel tells the story of Laurel McKelva Hand, a young woman who has left the South and returns, years later, to New Orleans, where her father is dying. After his death, she and her silly young stepmother go back still farther, to the small Mississippi town where she grew up. Along in the old house, Laurel finally comes to an understanding of the past, herself, and her parents.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Optimist's Daughter?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Optimist's Daughter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375508356
Is The Optimist's Daughter part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Optimist's Daughter?
Eudora Welty
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Optimist's Daughter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375508356) and paperback(ISBN 9780679728832) and ebook(ISBN 9780307787316) and audiobook(ISBN 9780394555874) and audiobook(ISBN 9780394558707) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307941435) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307941442)
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