Percy-L: Literary, Religious, Scientific, and Philosophical Discussion of Walker Percy

[Henry Mills <wppdirector AT gmail.com>]

Dear Percy-L:

For those wishing to read an interesting, if not provocative essay by William Giraldi -- novelist and contributing editor for The New Republic -- on his views of Catholicism and novel-writing from his contemporary perspective, you may wish to consider his below essay just published online.

Entitled "Confessions of A Catholic Novelist: When water, bread, and blood aren't just water, bread and blood," Percy, O'Connor, and Graham Greene are each considered and represented in their perspectives with numerous quotes and discussion by Giraldi.

In addition, given the recent postal stamp "controversy" with O'Connor, the essay features a fascinating photograph of her standing with one of her peacocks, a photo worth enjoying.

SPOILER ALERT: Giraldi's essay is both affirming and non-affirming of its treated subjects.  Perhaps some list members would like to respond for the benefit of the Percy-L community?

See: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122078/confessions-catholic-novelist

Best,

Henry Mills
Percy-L Administrator