A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
"A Rose for Emily" is a Southern Gothic short story about the life of Emily Grierson, a woman from a once prestigious family who lives in isolation in her decaying mansion in a small Southern town. Emily's life is narrated through the eyes of the townspeople, revealing her struggles with her father's controlling nature, her romantic relationship with a man beneath her social status, and her descent into madness. The story is renowned for its unexpected and shocking conclusion, which reveals a dark secret Emily has been hiding in her home.
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- Published
- 1930
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 140
- Original Language
- English
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 2992nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)