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As I Lay Dying

A Family's Odyssey to Burial Grounds

William Faulkner

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Description

As I Lay Dying (1930) centers on the arduous journey of the Bundren family to bury their mother, Addie, in her hometown. The story’s uniqueness lies in its delivery through the perspectives of fifteen different characters, subtly unraveling the family’s complex dynamics and individual struggles. 

Who Should Listen

  • Lovers of American literature
  • Fans of complex, multi-character narratives
  • Readers interested in family dynamics and individualism

About the Authors

William Faulkner was a distinguished American writer and Nobel laureate known for his novels, short stories, and plays. His works are celebrated for their explorations of the human condition and their distinctive narrative techniques, which broke new ground in American literature.