American Literature - Regional Literature - Literary Criticism, 20th Century American Literature - Pre WWII - Literary Criticism
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Overview
In this clear-sighted and enjoyable book, Cleanth Brooks, acknowledged to be "the best critic of our best novelist," introduces the general reader to Faulkner's most important novels and stories: The Sound and the Fury; As I lay Dying; The Hamlet; Go Down, Moses; Light in August; and Absalom, Absalom! Brooks focuses on theme, character, and plot as well as on Faulkner's world-the fictional Yoknapatawpha County that provides a unique setting for Faulkner's tragicomic vision.Synopsis
An authoritative introduction to Faulkner's most important novels and short stories, written for the general reader by 'the best critic of our best novelist.'
Lynne Andrews, Times Herald Education Supplement - Andrews
THough it is intended for the general reader, Professor Brookes' insights... should be of interest to scholars as well. Written with a clarity and almost lapidary style which has distinguished so much of Brookes' work over the years.
Editorials
Andrews
THough it is intended for the general reader, Professor Brookes' insights... should be of interest to scholars as well. Written with a clarity and almost lapidary style which has distinguished so much of Brookes' work over the years.— Lynne Andrews, Times Herald Education Supplement
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1985
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
242
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780300033991