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Light in August
Light in August
Author: William Faulkner
One of Faulkner?s most admired and accessible novels, Light in August reveals the great American author at the height of his powers. 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 u...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780394747439
ISBN-10: 0394747437
Publication Date: 3/12/1987
Pages: 565
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3.9 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, 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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