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The Saddest Words

William Faulkner's Civil War

Michael Gorra

Explore the legacy of slavery and the Civil War through the life and works of one of America's most iconic writers. In this historic portrait, the author delves into William Faulkner's novels, like Absalom, Absalom! and The Sound and the Fury, questioning their relevance in our current century. Unpacking Faulkner's depiction of race relations in a South still healing from the effects of the Civil War, The Saddest Words offers a critical reevaluation of his work. Interweaving biography, literary analysis, and travelogue, this book contextualizes Faulkner's legacy, challenging readers to confront pressing cultural issues in American literature today.
Дата публикации
2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
2020-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Рейтинг Goodreads
4.33
ISBN
9781631491702
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1
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2022-07-24T21:15:12.000Z
This book is so damn good. I’m sure it helps if you love Faulkner, but I don’t think it’s necessary.      источник