Light in August
William Faulkner
Sold by The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSold by The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
Association Member:
AbeBooks Seller since 10 December 2024
Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketLight in August by William Faulkner is a powerful Southern Gothic novel that explores themes of identity, race, isolation, and the search for meaning in a divided and morally complex society. The story weaves together the lives of several characters in rural Mississippi, most notably: Lena Grove, a pregnant young woman traveling alone to find the father of her unborn child. Joe Christmas, a man of ambiguous racial heritage who is haunted by his past and violently at odds with the society around him. Reverend Gail Hightower, a disgraced minister living in self-imposed exile, burdened by his family's legacy and personal failures. Joe Christmas becomes the central figure of the novel, as his struggle with his identity and societal rejection leads to a tragic downfall. His story reflects the deep racial and moral tensions of the American South. Faulkner's narrative style blends multiple perspectives and non-linear storytelling, creating a richly layered and psychologically intense portrait of a community grappling with sin, redemption, and the weight of history. Light in August is widely regarded as one of Faulkner's greatest works and a classic of American literature.
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