Faulkner, William
Absalom, Absalom! (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099475118
- author:
- Faulkner, William
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A postbellum Greek tragedy that explores the complexities of human ambition and the devastating consequences of unchecked desire. Thomas Sutpen's relentless pursuit of social status is matched only by his unyielding determination, yet it ultimately proves to be his downfall. As Sutpen's story unfolds, a web of secrets and lies threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. The lives of those around him become increasingly entwined with his own, leading to a tragic confrontation that will leave no one unscathed. This powerful novel is a masterclass in descriptive syntax and a gripping exploration of the human condition.
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