"As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner is a haunting and profoundly introspective masterpiece that delves into the complex depths of the human psyche. Set in the impoverished and rural American South during the early 20th century, this novel follows the Bundren family as they embark on a harrowing journey to fulfill their deceased mother's final wish: to be buried in her hometown. As the family members navigate a treacherous landscape filled with obstacles, both physical and emotional, Faulkner weaves a rich tapestry of ...
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"As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner is a haunting and profoundly introspective masterpiece that delves into the complex depths of the human psyche. Set in the impoverished and rural American South during the early 20th century, this novel follows the Bundren family as they embark on a harrowing journey to fulfill their deceased mother's final wish: to be buried in her hometown. As the family members navigate a treacherous landscape filled with obstacles, both physical and emotional, Faulkner weaves a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives, each revealing the inner turmoil and secrets that haunt them. Through a narrative style that is as innovative as it is evocative, Faulkner employs stream-of-consciousness monologues and shifting perspectives to provide an intimate glimpse into the minds of his characters. As the Bundrens grapple with death, love, and despair, the reader is drawn into their tumultuous world, where the boundaries between sanity and madness blur, and where the weight of the past looms large. "As I Lay Dying" is a timeless exploration of the human condition, a haunting meditation on the nature of grief and endurance, and a testament to Faulkner's unmatched storytelling prowess. This classic work continues to captivate readers, inviting them to journey alongside the Bundrens as they confront their own inner demons amidst the unforgiving landscape of the American South.
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This book is really good if you're willing to read it. Faulkner, traditionally, is somewhat of a deterrent to many, but his writing in this novel is understandable and emotionally-charged. That said, the book is not for everyone; there are some strong themes of adultery, madness, and the cruelty of human indifference. If you decide to read this book:
1. Read it all at once. 2. Don't try too hard to understand it. It all comes together at the end.
rejoyce
Oct 2, 2007
Comic Allegory of Family
William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying is a kind of comic allegory of family, duty, honor, and pride. Scene upon scene are plainly grotesque: Addie, the Bundren ancestor, looks out of the window to see her son Cash building a coffin, her body placed in reverse to accommodate her bridal gown, the smell emanating from the box, the journey to her hometown Jefferson, the episode on the river, Cash laid on a palette atop the coffin after breaking his leg. This is an essentially comic treatment of death--and a harbinger of black comedy--but Faulkner complicates a relatively simple plot by maddening the reader with 15 different points of view. Perhaps it's as Cleanth Brooks wrote: the novel's multivocal nature highlights the human isolation within the Bundren family. Less important than The Sound and the Fury and Absalom, Absalom! in the Faulkner canon, but darkly funny if the reader can bear the relentlessly shifting perspectives.
Selina
Sep 22, 2007
A family drama
The story shifts point of view in this epic tale of a disfuctional family. The story is told out of order due to switching perspectives. A family comes to terms with thier mother's death. The fueding brothers Darl and Jewel take up most of this sad tale.