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As I Lay Dying

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**Delve into the Haunting World of As I Lay Dying**
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner is a groundbreaking work of modernist literature that explores the complexities of family, grief, and identity. Through its innovative narrative structure and rich, poetic prose, this novel remains a cornerstone of American literature.
**The Story of the Bundren Family**
When Addie Bundren dies, her family embarks on a harrowing journey to fulfill her last wish: to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi. Told through multiple perspectives, each family member reveals their inner struggles, secrets, and desires as they face a series of tragic and darkly comedic events on their journey.
**Key Themes in As I Lay Dying:**
* **Family and Obligation:** The novel examines the bonds and tensions within the Bundren family.
* **Grief and Mortality:** A poignant exploration of how individuals process loss and death.
* **Identity and Perspective:** The use of multiple narrators provides a kaleidoscopic view of truth and experience.
* **Human Resilience:** The Bundrens’ journey highlights the endurance and fragility of the human spirit.

**A Modernist Masterpiece**
Faulkner’s experimental style, with its stream-of-consciousness narration and fragmented storytelling, challenges readers to engage deeply with the text. As I Lay Dying offers a profound meditation on the human condition, making it an unforgettable reading experience.
This edition presents the complete text of Faulkner’s masterpiece, perfect for lovers of literary fiction and those seeking to explore one of the great works of 20th-century literature.

About Author

William Cuthbert Faulkner was a Nobel Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. One of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, his reputation is based mostly on his novels

Author

William Faulkner

ISBN

9780375504525

Pages

133

Publication Date

11-28-2000

Publisher

Modern Library

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