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The narrative follows a family's darkly humorous journey to honor Addie Bundren's dying wish to be buried in Jefferson, Mississippi. Each family member, along with other characters, provides their perspective, creating a multifaceted exploration of grief and obligation. The novel's unique structure and shifting moods blend dark comedy with profound emotional depth, making it a pivotal work in 20th-century American literature.
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As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- As I Lay Dying
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Faulkner
- Publisher
- General Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9789390492831
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Travel, Humor, Family, Classics, USA, American Literature, School, Death, Secrets, Literary Fiction, America, Fate, Mothers, Nobel prize, Father, American South, Southern Gothic, Tragicomedy, Funeral Services, Yoknapatawpha
- First published
- 1930
- Original title
- As I Lay Dying
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows a family's darkly humorous journey to honor Addie Bundren's dying wish to be buried in Jefferson, Mississippi. Each family member, along with other characters, provides their perspective, creating a multifaceted exploration of grief and obligation. The novel's unique structure and shifting moods blend dark comedy with profound emotional depth, making it a pivotal work in 20th-century American literature.