Why I Live at the P.O. | A Curtain of Green and Other Stories: "Why I Live at the P.O."
In this essay, Pingatore traces the publication history of "Why I Live at the P.O.", through Welty’s inspirations and influences, to offer an interpretive critical analysis.
Publication History
The Atlantic Monthly published this story in April 1941 on pages 443–50. ‘‘Why I Live at the P.O.’’ was the second story of Welty’s to appear in the Atlantic Monthly; it followed the February appearance of ‘‘A Worn Path’’ and preceded the publication of ‘‘Powerhouse’’ in June 1941. According to Kreyling (1991), the acceptance of these three stories by the Atlantic Monthly signaled the clear arrival of Welty on the national literary scene. This advance in Welty’s literary stature also fulfilled a major...
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