Six Years Later

1958

The first scholarly article about Wise Blood is published in a journal.

"Flannery O'Connor's Wise Blood." Critique (Fall 1958 2(2): 3-10): Compares her with other Southern writers in their use of religious themes.

Scholarly Journal Characteristics
AUDIENCE:	Scholars and students
AUTHOR:	Professors or scholars in the field
TIMELINESS:	Can take a year or longer from submission to publication
SELECTION PROCESS:	Undergoes a review by an editorial board or a peer review before being accepted for publication
CONTENT:	Provides an in-depth critical analysis of a selected theme, character, or other aspect of the book. Backs up information with footnotes or bibliographies citing other research.
TYPE OF SOURCE:	Secondary