Go Down, Moses by William Faulkner
This novel is a collection of interconnected stories that explore the complex relationship between race, heritage, and land in the American South. The narrative primarily focuses on the McCaslin family, a family of white landowners, and their relationships with the African American individuals who were formerly enslaved by them. The book explores themes of racial exploitation, inheritance, and the destructive power of obsession, particularly through the character of Ike McCaslin, who renounces his inheritance due to its roots in slavery.
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- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 365-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 21st on The Best Southern Novels of All Time (Oxford American)
- 100 Best 20th-Century American Books (Hungry Mind Review)
- All-Time Classics, According to Academics (The Commercial Appeal )