Light in August, William Faulkner
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Light in August, William Faulkner
Language
eng
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fiction
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Light in August
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William Faulkner
Series statement
Sin and salvation, 5
Summary
Lena Grove’s resolute search for the father of her unborn child begets a rich, poignant, and ultimately hopeful story of perseverance in the face of mortality. It also acquaints us with several of Faulkner’s most unforgettable characters, including the Reverend Gail Hightower, who is plagued by visions of Confederate horsemen, and Joe Christmas, a ragged, itinerant soul obsessed with his mixed-race ancestry
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adult
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