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Light in August : authoritative text, backgrounds and contexts, criticism / William Faulkner ; edited by Melanie Benson Taylor

Author
Faulkner, William, 1897-1962
Published
New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., [2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
xiv, 613 pages ; 22 cm.
Additional Creators
Taylor, Melanie Benson, 1976-

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"This Norton Critical Edition features William Faulkner's astounding 1932 novel Light in August. Taking place in Mississippi during the Jim Crow era, the narrative confronts issues of race, religion, and sexuality that are still relevant to today's readers. The "Backgrounds and Contexts" section presents biographical information on the author, whereas "Reception and Influence" highlights past and present views of Faulkner and his work. "Historical and Cultural Contexts" illustrates the zeitgeist of the early twentieth century, followed by modern critical essays that explore the various facets of the novel. A chronology and selected bibliography are also included"--
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ISBN
9780393422603 paperback
0393422607
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Endowment Note
Robert E. Eiche Memorial Fund
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