Ballad of the Sad Cafe and Other Stories Resources

A clearinghouse of info for the Carson-obsessed.

Columbus State University offers all manner of readings and events in her legacy, including an archive of documents regarding her life and career.

See what Carson's hometown has been up to since she left.

This 1991 film adaptation was actually based on playwright Edward Albee's adaptation for the stage.

A bio-play tries to get inside the author's head.

She never seemed that interested in a respectful legacy.

Marilyn Monroe, two writers, and some cocktails.

She liked a drink, for better or worse.

What it was like adapting the novella.

Vanessa Redgrave talks about becoming Miss Amelia.

A survey of the Ballad film adaptation, and its reception.

An adapting playwright on the Southern Gothic Queen.

Just like Miss Amelia used to make!

The climax of Ballad in living, tense color.

Angst isn't just for teenagers anymore. (Was it ever?)

Or, Carson McCullers is on a boat, being interviewed.

The horses join in!

"all her books/about the cruelty/of loveless love"

The Eagles write a song about a very different "café."

Just like Heime plays.

What happy-looking friends! (That's sarcasm, folks.)

Fine art illuminates strange love.

A portrait of the author as a young woman.

A man leans on a counter in a general store.