The Optimist’s Daughter
The Optimist’s Daughter, Pulitzer Prize-winning short novel by Eudora Welty, published in 1972. This partially autobiographical story explores the subtle bonds between parent and child and the complexities of love and grief.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
Citation Information
Article Title:
The Optimist’s Daughter
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
11 April 2016
Access Date:
November 13, 2026