The Sound and the Fury is the tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fragmented and harrowed by history and legacy, the character’s voices and actions mesh to create what is arguably Faulkner’s masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century.
Attilio Bertolucci Books
Attilio Bertolucci's early poetry was characterized by its humble language and pastoral settings, earning early praise from luminaries like Eugenio Montale. Over time, his work evolved, delving into more complex emotional landscapes and marked by a sense of uncertainty. This stylistic progression led to works that offered a deeper, more intricate exploration of the human condition. His writing is celebrated for its profound authenticity and the intimate connection it forges with the reader.
Green hills of Africa
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Giving an account of Ernest Hemingway's safari in the great game country of East Africa, this book presents Hemingway's well-known interest in - and fascination with - big game hunting. It is an examination of the lure of the hunt and an impassioned portrait of the glory of the African landscape and of the beauty of a wilderness.
In unsicherer Zeit
Ausgewählte Gedichte
Gli umoristi moderni
- 255 pages
- 9 hours of reading