I was pleasantly surprised by The Robber Bridegroom. To be honest, I have had varying degrees of hatred for all of Welty's short stories. So, I thought perhaps I would like her other novels. However, it turns out that was my high point.

Welty was indeed the queen of capturing the south, including all of its ugly bits. The problem is that her writing gives the impression that she was perfectly okay with, for example, the racism that existed. I simply can't get past that. Each of her stories or novels is filled with truly awful people. I think the only reason I liked The Robber Bridegroom was because it was more fantastical than her other work, and that's what surprised me.

But overall, her portrayal of the south and its less-than-desirable aspects, along with what seems to be an acceptance of certain vices, makes it difficult for me to fully embrace her work. I appreciate her talent for capturing the essence of the region, but the underlying messages and attitudes sometimes leave a bad taste in my mouth.

"The Ponder Heart" by Welty is truly a national treasure.

This remarkable work of literature has captivated readers for generations. It delves into the complex lives and emotions of its characters with a depth and authenticity that is truly remarkable.

Welty's writing style is both beautiful and engaging, drawing the reader in and making them feel as if they are a part of the story.

The themes explored in "The Ponder Heart" are universal, touching on love, loss, family, and the human condition. It is a book that can be read and reread, each time revealing new insights and perspectives.

As a national treasure, "The Ponder Heart" holds a special place in the hearts and minds of readers. It is a testament to Welty's talent as a writer and her ability to create a work of art that will stand the test of time.

Whether you are a lover of literature or simply looking for a good read, "The Ponder Heart" is a book that should not be missed.

Eudora Welty's novels, just like her stories, are truly captivating. They offer a brilliant light that shines on the life in Mississippi during the early to mid-20th century.

Most显著的是强大的家庭纽带和讲故事的倾向，这使得过去与现在融为一体。这些特质既定义又限制了人物，使他们在当地社会中有了一席之地，但在很多情况下，却阻止了他们打破停滞状态。人们按照一种在每种应用中都不一定有意义的准则生活，而Welty暗示，尽管密西西比有诸多优点，但一个人发展的机会可能来自于离开。这让人想起昆汀·康普生去哈佛（这似乎几乎惹恼了我认识的所有南方人），但话又说回来，昆汀·康普生的逗留最终以自杀告终。

我向任何对美国文学或南方文学感兴趣的人推荐Welty的作品。

I really enjoyed the first story in this book/collection. However, I got bogged down on the second one and have now decided to move on from it.

Despite that, the author has some truly stunning turns of phrase. For example, take the description of a girl on a train. I have a great love for train travel, and this description captures it so wonderfully:

"Thoughts went out of her head and the landscape filled it. In the Delta, most of the world seemed sky. The clouds were large--larger than horses or houses, larger than boats or churches or gins, larger than anything except the fields the Fairchilds planted. Her nose in the banana skin as in the cup of a lily, she watched the Delta. The land was perfectly flat and level but it shimmered like the wing of a lighted dragonfly. It seemed strummed, as though it were an instrument and something had touched it."

Has anyone else read her works? If so, I would really like to have a discussion with them sometime. I wonder if the author was attempting in her writing some of the things that were happening in the rest of the art world during that time. Because I felt a kind of Picasso-like distortion in her writing. It was quite weird.

You really have to be on your game when it comes to short stories because they are so dense. Maybe right now, in this stage of my life, it's not the best time for me to read the rest of her stories. But I do appreciate the unique style and the beautiful language she uses.