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Mosquitoes - (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by William Faulkner (Paperback)

Name: Mosquitoes - (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by William Faulkner (Paperback)
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SKU: 85661261
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William Faulkner's inspiration for his second novel, Mosquitoes (1927), was his involvement in the 1920s New Orleans creative community.
Author(s): William Faulkner
272 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary
Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels

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William Faulkner's second novel explores the themes of sexuality and the societal role of the artist as he follows a bohemian cast of characters on a four-day cruise aboard the yacht Nausikaa.

Book Synopsis

William Faulkner's inspiration for his second novel, Mosquitoes (1927), was his involvement in the 1920s New Orleans creative community. Mosquitoes explores the themes of sexuality and the societal role of the artist as it follows a bohemian cast of characters on a four-day cruise aboard the yacht Nausikaa, which is owned by a wealthy patron of the arts. The excursion on Lake Pontchartrain offers an intriguing glimpse into the youth of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.

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Inspired by his involvement in the 1920s New Orleans creative community, William Faulkner published his satirical second novel in 1927. Mosquitoes explores the themes of sexuality and the societal role of the artist. The story follows a bohemian cast of characters on a four-day cruise aboard the yacht Nausikaa, which is owned by a wealthy patron of the arts.
While living in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Faulkner socialized with many literary figures, including Sherwood Anderson, and modeled his characters on those friendships. The novel offers an intriguing glimpse into the youth of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Literary

Series Title: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels

Publisher: Dover Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: William Faulkner

Language: English

Street Date: July 13, 2022

TCIN: 85661261

UPC: 9780486849799

Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-4519

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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