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The Optimist's Daughter

by Eudora Welty · 1972

Spotify — not confirmed On Apple Books

The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral.

About The Optimist's Daughter

The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral. From there, she embarks on a deeply personal journey to explore her past and her family in order to make sense of her future.

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Is The Optimist's Daughter on Apple Books?
Yes — The Optimist's Daughter is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote The Optimist's Daughter?
The Optimist's Daughter is by Eudora Welty.
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