The optimist's daughter
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Published:
New York : Vintage International, 1990.
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Book
Physical Desc:
180 pages ; 21 cm.
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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.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
067972883X (pbk.)
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.6, 6 Points
Lexile measure:
880

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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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Welty, E. (1990). The optimist's daughter. New York, Vintage International.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Welty, Eudora, 1909-2001. 1990. The Optimist's Daughter. New York, Vintage International.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Welty, Eudora, 1909-2001, The Optimist's Daughter. New York, Vintage International, 1990.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Welty, Eudora. The Optimist's Daughter. New York, Vintage International, 1990.

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