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The House Without a Key / Earl Derr Biggers

By: Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: Chennai : Maven books, 2024.Description: 265 p. : Ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9789355276780
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 813.52 BIG
Summary: Step into the heart of the American South with William Faulkner's ""Light in August,"" a gripping novel that captures the complexities of identity, race, and longing in a world marked by stark contrasts and moral dilemmas. This captivating story, set in Faulkner's iconic Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, interweaves the lives of its memorable characters: Joe Christmas, a man haunted by his mixed heritage and a violent past; Lena Grove, a resilient and determined young woman in search of the father of her unborn child; and Reverend Gail Hightower, a disgraced minister grappling with his own ghosts. Faulkner's masterful narrative takes readers on a journey through a landscape both beautiful and brutal, exploring themes o f isolation, the human condition, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. His rich, poetic prose and deep psychological insights paint a vivid portrait of a society wrestling with its own conscience. ""Light in August"" is not just a novel, it's a profound exploration of the human spirit. Faulkner, a Nobel Prize-winning author, challenges and engages readers with his signature blend of deep, complex characters and multilayered storytelling. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of literature at its finest-a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Discover the power of Faulkner's words in ""Light in August,"" where every page illuminates the depths of human experience.
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Step into the heart of the American South with William Faulkner's ""Light in August,"" a gripping novel that captures the complexities of identity, race, and longing in a world marked by stark contrasts and moral dilemmas. This captivating story, set in Faulkner's iconic Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, interweaves the lives of its memorable characters: Joe Christmas, a man haunted by his mixed heritage and a violent past; Lena Grove, a resilient and determined young woman in search of the father of her unborn child; and Reverend Gail Hightower, a disgraced minister grappling with his own ghosts. Faulkner's masterful narrative takes readers on a journey through a landscape both beautiful and brutal, exploring themes o f isolation, the human condition, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. His rich, poetic prose and deep psychological insights paint a vivid portrait of a society wrestling with its own conscience. ""Light in August"" is not just a novel, it's a profound exploration of the human spirit. Faulkner, a Nobel Prize-winning author, challenges and engages readers with his signature blend of deep, complex characters and multilayered storytelling. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of literature at its finest-a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Discover the power of Faulkner's words in ""Light in August,"" where every page illuminates the depths of human experience.

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