As I Lay Dying - (Dover Thrift Editions: Fiction) by William Faulkner (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Addie Bundren, a gravely ill mother of five--Cash, Darl, Jewel, Dewey Dell, and Vardaman--voices her wish to be laid to rest with her birth family in Jefferson, the capital of Yoknapatawpha County.
- Author(s): William Faulkner
- 176 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
- Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Fiction
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About the Book
Through the monologues of a dying mother's children and neighbors, William Faulkner explores the emotional complexities of loss and existence, raising the fundamental question of what it truly means to live.Book Synopsis
Addie Bundren, a gravely ill mother of five--Cash, Darl, Jewel, Dewey Dell, and Vardaman--voices her wish to be laid to rest with her birth family in Jefferson, the capital of Yoknapatawpha County. William Faulkner examines the complexities of grief and ingeniously portrays the emotional turmoil of multiple narrators through the monologues of her children and neighbors after her passing. From the building of the coffin to the transport of the body, Faulkner's profound exploration of mortality offers a unique and compelling perspective on loss and existence in a richly woven tale highlighting the absurdities and hardships of life in rural Mississippi. This classic read encourages us to reflect on the intricate dynamics between personal desires and shared goals and raises the fundamental question of what it truly means to live.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Classics
Series Title: Dover Thrift Editions: Fiction
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: William Faulkner
Language: English
Street Date: February 17, 2026
TCIN: 1004176960
UPC: 9780486855349
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-4032
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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