Eudora Welty’s “Why I Live at the P.O” is one of the most anthologized stories of the twentieth century—one of the most beloved stories by one of our country’s most revered writers. But what makes it so good, so interesting, so re-readable? In this bonus episode, which was recorded live with an audience of Close Reads HQ subscribers, David and Heidi look for some clues of Welty’s genius while digging into the moral posture of the story, her unique prose, and the deep humor of her literary worldview.
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