Book :: Light in August
| By: | William Faulkner |
| Pages: | 512 |
| Published: | 1932 |
| Genre(s): | American |
| Southern | |
| Gothic | |
| Award(s): | Nobel Prize in Literature (1949) |
| Rating: | (5) |
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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 unforgettable characters, including the Reverend...
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Light in August appears on these lists...
54th on 100 Best Novels by Modern Library
68th on Rival 100 Best Novels by Radcliffe
43rd on Top 100 Books by Newsweek
