Georgia-born American writer (1925–1964), best known for her quintessentially ‘Southern Gothic’ stories and novels, who died of lupus at the age of 39. Scarce DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 2, 1956. O’Connor approves a request by Doubleday to reprint one of her stories in an anthology. In part: “We plan to publish the volume Prize Stories 1957: The O. Henry Awards, selected by Paul Engle. This letter is to ask permission to reprint your story ‘Greenleaf’ (which appeared in the Summer 1956 issue of Kenyon Review) in all editions of our volume…If we may have permission to include ‘Greenleaf’…would you be good enough to sign and return to us one copy of this letter for our files?” O’Connor signs her approval at the conclusion, adding the date of August 6, 1956. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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