As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
- ISBN-10
- 2808016050
- ISBN-13
- 9782808016056
- Category
- Study Aids
- Pages
- 66
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-04-03
- Publisher
- BrightSummaries.com
- Author
- Bright Summaries
Description
Unlock the more straightforward side of As I Lay Dying with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, a novel that brims with many narrative voices that chart the progress of the Bundren family as they journey to a nearby town in in rural Mississippi in order to lay their late mother to rest. Each member of the family has their own priorities and ulterior motives, and the novel explores the conflicts between them as they travel, with the dysfunctional unit they form eventually being broken apart when they reach their destination. As I Lay Dying is one of the best-known novels by William Faulkner, and is considered an important work within the Modernist movement, as well as a classic example of the Southern Gothic novel. Find out everything you need to know about As I Lay Dying in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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