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William Faulkner : Novels 19421954 : Go Down, Moses / Intruder in the Dust / Requiem for a Nun / A Fable (Library of America),Used
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The years 1942 to 1954 saw William Faulkners rise to literary celebritysought after by Hollywood, lionized by the critics, awarded a Nobel Prize in 1950 and the Pulitzer and National Book Award for 1954. But, despite his success, he was plagued by depression and alcohol and haunted by a sense that he had more to achieveand a finite amount of time and energy to achieve it.This Library of America volume collects the novels written during this crucial period; defying the odds, Faulkner continued to break new ground in American fiction. He delved deeper into themes of race and religion and furthered his experiments with fictional structure and narrative voice. These newly restored texts, based on Faulkners manuscripts, typescripts, and proof sheets, are free of the changes introduced by the original editors and are faithful to the authors intentions.Go Down, Moses (1942) is a haunting novel made up of seven related stories that explore the intertwined lives of black, white, and Indian inhabitants of Yoknapatawpha County. It includes The Bear, one of the most famous works in all American fiction, with its evocation of the wilderness, the big woods, bigger and older than any recorded document.Characters from Go Down, Moses reappear in Intruder in the Dust (1948). Part detective novel, part morality tale, it is a compassionate story of a black man on trial and the growing moral awareness of a southern white boy.Requiem for a Nun (1951) is a sequel to Sanctuary. With an unusual structure combining novel and play, it tells the fate of the passionate, haunted Temple Drake and the murder case through which she achieves a tortured redemption. Prose interludes condense millennia of local history into a swirling counterpoint.In A Fable (1954), a recasting of the Christ story set during World War I, Faulkner wanted to try to tell what I had found in my lifetime of truth in some important way before I had to put the pen down and die. The novel, which earned a Pulitzer Prize, is both an anguished spiritual parable and a drama of mutiny, betrayal, and violence in the barracks and on the battlefields.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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- Q: What novels are included in 'William Faulkner: Novels 1942-1954'? A: This volume includes four of Faulkner's significant novels: 'Go Down, Moses', 'Intruder in the Dust', 'Requiem for a Nun', and 'A Fable'.
- Q: What is the page count of this edition? A: The Library of America edition contains a total of 1110 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on October 1, 1994.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, this product is available in a durable hardcover format.
- Q: What themes are explored in Faulkner's works within this collection? A: The novels explore themes such as race, religion, morality, and the complexities of human experience in the American South.
- Q: Are the texts in this collection based on Faulkner's original manuscripts? A: Yes, the texts are newly restored and based on Faulkner's manuscripts, typescripts, and proof sheets, free from the original editors' alterations.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Go Down, Moses' in American literature? A: 'Go Down, Moses' is considered a haunting exploration of race and identity, featuring interconnected stories that highlight the lives of diverse characters in Yoknapatawpha County.
- Q: What is the overall purpose of the Library of America series? A: The Library of America aims to preserve America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writing.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for collectors? A: Yes, this edition is designed for collectors, featuring quality materials such as cloth covers, sewn bindings, and premium acid-free paper.
- Q: What makes Faulkner's writing unique in this collection? A: Faulkner's writing is characterized by its complex narrative structures, deep psychological insight, and innovative use of language, making it a critical part of American literature.