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Light in August
Light in August
Author: William Faulkner
A landmark in American fiction, "Light in August" explores Faulkner's central theme: the nature of evil. Joe Christmas -- a man doomed, deracinated and alone -- wanders the Deep South in search of an identity, and a place in society. After killing his perverted God-fearing lover, it becomes inevitable that he is pursued by a lynch-...  more »
ISBN: 407961
Publication Date: 1959
Pages: 480
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Publisher: Modern Library New York
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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I fell in love with this book in high school, read it again in college, and just finished reading it again this week (ten years later). Each time it resonated differently with me...it's amazing what you can find in a book, depending on where you are in your life! This is a fantastic work of art by one of the masters and it deserves a good, thorough read.
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Perfect Gift Grade condition.
Faulkner readers will love this one


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