The House Without a Key
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 270
- Udgivet:
- 1. december 2023
- Størrelse:
- 140x16x216 mm.
- Vægt:
- 385 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 10. december 2024
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Beskrivelse af The House Without a Key
Step into the heart of the American South with William
Faulkner's ""Light in August,"" a gripping novel that captures the
complexities of identity, race, and longing in a world marked by
stark contrasts and moral dilemmas. This captivating story, set in
Faulkner's iconic Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi,
interweaves the lives of its memorable characters: Joe Christmas,
a man haunted by his mixed heritage and a violent past; Lena
Grove, a resilient and determined young woman in search of the
father of her unborn child; and Reverend Gail Hightower, a
disgraced minister grappling with his own ghosts.
Faulkner's masterful narrative takes readers on a journey through
a landscape both beautiful and brutal, exploring themes o
f
isolation, the human condition, and the relentless pursuit of
redemption. His rich, poetic prose and deep psychological
insights paint a vivid portrait of a society wrestling with its own
conscience.
""Light in August"" is not just a novel, it's a profound exploration
of the human spirit. Faulkner, a Nobel Prize-winning author,
challenges and engages readers with his signature blend of deep,
complex characters and multilayered storytelling. This book is a
must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of literature at its
finest-a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers
around the world. Discover the power of Faulkner's words in
""Light in August,"" where every page illuminates the depths of
human experience.
Faulkner's ""Light in August,"" a gripping novel that captures the
complexities of identity, race, and longing in a world marked by
stark contrasts and moral dilemmas. This captivating story, set in
Faulkner's iconic Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi,
interweaves the lives of its memorable characters: Joe Christmas,
a man haunted by his mixed heritage and a violent past; Lena
Grove, a resilient and determined young woman in search of the
father of her unborn child; and Reverend Gail Hightower, a
disgraced minister grappling with his own ghosts.
Faulkner's masterful narrative takes readers on a journey through
a landscape both beautiful and brutal, exploring themes o
f
isolation, the human condition, and the relentless pursuit of
redemption. His rich, poetic prose and deep psychological
insights paint a vivid portrait of a society wrestling with its own
conscience.
""Light in August"" is not just a novel, it's a profound exploration
of the human spirit. Faulkner, a Nobel Prize-winning author,
challenges and engages readers with his signature blend of deep,
complex characters and multilayered storytelling. This book is a
must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of literature at its
finest-a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers
around the world. Discover the power of Faulkner's words in
""Light in August,"" where every page illuminates the depths of
human experience.
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