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Absalom, Absalom!
Book • 1936
William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!
" is a complex and challenging novel that delves into the history and downfall of Thomas Sutpen, a wealthy planter in Mississippi.
The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, creating a fragmented and layered portrayal of Sutpen's ambition and its devastating consequences.
Faulkner's masterful use of stream-of-consciousness and shifting timelines creates a rich and immersive reading experience.
The novel explores themes of race, class, ambition, and the destructive nature of the past.
It's considered one of Faulkner's most ambitious and rewarding works.
" is a complex and challenging novel that delves into the history and downfall of Thomas Sutpen, a wealthy planter in Mississippi.
The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, creating a fragmented and layered portrayal of Sutpen's ambition and its devastating consequences.
Faulkner's masterful use of stream-of-consciousness and shifting timelines creates a rich and immersive reading experience.
The novel explores themes of race, class, ambition, and the destructive nature of the past.
It's considered one of Faulkner's most ambitious and rewarding works.
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Mentioned by Shoshana Milgram as another speaker at West Point, who spoke there shortly before his death.
Behind the Scenes: Ayn Rand’s West Point Lecture (1974–2024)
