Faulkner, William
Light in August (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099283157
- author:
- Faulkner, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 384
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Light in August is a powerful exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of evil and the search for identity. At its centre is Joe Christmas, a man torn apart by his past and struggling to find his place in the world. As he navigates the Deep South, he is pursued by a mob driven by hatred and violence, but also finds a glimmer of hope in the face of tragedy. Faulkner's masterful prose weaves a complex and tragic narrative, one that is both deeply unsettling and profoundly moving. This is a story of the human condition, with all its flaws and contradictions, and a powerful exploration of the nature of evil and the search for redemption. A landmark of American literature, Light in August is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading.
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