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Light in August

About Light in August

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. Yet after the sacrifice, there is new life, a determined ray of light in Faulkner's complex and tragic world.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780099283157
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 384
  • Published:
  • October 4, 2000
  • Dimensions:
  • 131x198x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 272 g.
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Description of Light in August

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. Yet after the sacrifice, there is new life, a determined ray of light in Faulkner's complex and tragic world.

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