Light in August
by Faulkner, William
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- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/about Fine
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About This Item
Written on the verge of the outbreak of World War II, William Faulkner's Light in August examines complex moral issues and race dynamics within a conservative and prejudiced southern landscape. The story follows two strangers, Lena Grove and Joe Christmas, who move to Mississippi. Lena, a pregnant woman looking for the father of her unborn child, struggles for acceptance as Joe grapples with his suspected black heritage. Stylistically modern, Faulkner's drama is non-linear and paints an unforgiving portrait of his protagonists and southern culture. In a contemporary review, The New York Times called Faulkner "a stylist of striking strength and beauty," who had secured his place "in the very front rank of American writers of fiction.". Fine in about Fine dust jacket.
Synopsis
Light in August is a 1932 novel by the American author William Faulkner. Light in August is an exploration of racial conflict in the society of the Southern United States. Originally Faulkner planned to call the novel Dark House, which also became the working title for Absalom, Absalom! Supposedly, one summer evening while sitting on a porch, his wife remarked on the strange quality that light in the south has during the month of August.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Whitmore Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5661
- Title
- Light in August
- Author
- Faulkner, William
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- about Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Harrison Smith and Robert Haas
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders.
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