How did the rise of cities and mass culture affect writers such as Flannery O’Connor?

The growth of cities and mass culture led some writers to emphasize places and communities outside urban life. Flannery O’Connor is associated with Southern regional writing, which focused on rural settings, local customs, and distinctive characters. So the best answer is that their writing became regional, focusing on rural aspects of American life.

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