Seize by Force
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About This Novel
A brilliant, innovative novel that keenly captures the presence and absence of the sacred. "To Take", first published in 1960, is a milestone in the history of American literature - Flannery O'Connor's work is a dark and fascinating example of gothic sensibility and sharp irony. In the novel, orphan Tarwater and his uncle Reb defy their dead uncle's prophecy that Tarwater will become a prophet and baptize Reb's son Bishop. Tarwater engages in an inner struggle with his deep-seated beliefs and the voices calling him to be a prophet, while Rebbe attempts to guide Tarwater into a more "reasonable" modern world. Both are grappling with the legacy of lost loved ones. O'Connor observes it all with a breathtaking combination of irony and empathy, humor and pathos.
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