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Requiem for a nun
Book • 1951
Requiem for a Nun is a unique blend of prose and dramatic form, continuing the story of Temple Drake from Faulkner's earlier novel Sanctuary.
The narrative centers around Temple's life eight years after her harrowing experiences, now married to Gowan Stevens and mother to two children.
The story unfolds as Temple's children's nursemaid, Nancy, is accused of murdering Temple's infant daughter.
Temple grapples with her past actions and their consequences, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the governor to plead for Nancy's life.
The book is notable for its dense prose and Faulkner's famous phrase, 'The past is never dead.
It's not even past,' highlighting the enduring repercussions of past actions.
The narrative centers around Temple's life eight years after her harrowing experiences, now married to Gowan Stevens and mother to two children.
The story unfolds as Temple's children's nursemaid, Nancy, is accused of murdering Temple's infant daughter.
Temple grapples with her past actions and their consequences, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the governor to plead for Nancy's life.
The book is notable for its dense prose and Faulkner's famous phrase, 'The past is never dead.
It's not even past,' highlighting the enduring repercussions of past actions.
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