As I Lay Dying

William Faulkner's «As I Lay Dying» is a groundbreaking work of Southern Gothic literature that intricately weaves the fragmented perspectives of the Bundren family as they journey to fulfill their matriarch's dying wish. With a distinctive stream-of-consciousness style, Faulkner explores themes of death, identity, and existential despair while employing a rich tapestry of Southern dialects and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of rural Mississippi during the Great Depression, the novel delves into the complexities of familial ties and the often unbearable weight of individual desires juxtaposed with societal... Edasi