Absolom, Absolom! by William Faulkner
Set in the post-Civil War American South, this intricate narrative weaves a haunting tale of ambition, pride, and the relentless pursuit of legacy through the rise and fall of the Sutpen family. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, revealing the enigmatic Thomas Sutpen's quest to establish a dynasty, only to be thwarted by his own hubris and the deep-seated racial and social tensions of the era. As the layers of the family's tragic history are peeled back, themes of identity, betrayal, and the inescapable grip of the past emerge, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own moral decay.
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- Published
- 1936
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- American
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- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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