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Light in August
In 'Light in August,' William Faulkner intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of identity, race, and the search for belonging in the post-Civil War American South. With his characteristic stream-of-consciousness style, Faulkner presents a tapestry of interrelated characters, including the enigmatic Lena Grove and the tragic Joe Christmas, set against the backdrop of the fictional Yoknapatawpha County. The novel's rich symbolism and nonlinear structure challenge conventional narrative forms, reflecting the tumultuous social dynamics of its time and the fractured nature of human experience. William Faulkner, a towering figure in modernist literature, was deeply influenced by the cultural and historical complexities of his Southern upbringing. Growing up in Mississippi, Faulkner's experiences with racial tensions and the remnants of Southern aristocracy shaped his worldview and literary themes. His deep understanding of human psychology and social issues informed his portrayal of morally ambiguous characters, making 'Light in August' a profound exploration of the human condition. This novel is essential for readers seeking to understand the nuances of American literature and its engagement with critical social issues. Faulkner's eloquent prose and masterful character development offer a compelling lens through which to examine the legacy of the South, making 'Light in August' not just a book, but an experience that resonates with contemporary readers.
Faulkner's Artistic Vision
Author: Ryuichi Yamaguchi
language: en
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Release Date: 2004-04
Although William Faulkner's imagination is often considered solely tragic, it actually blended what Faulkner himself called the bizarre and the terrible. Not only did Faulkner's vision encompass both comedy and tragedy; it perceived a latent humor in tragedy and vice versa. As a result, Faulkner's fiction is seldom simply comic or simply tragic. Faulkner's comedy incorporates tragedy and despair, and the humor in his novels may serve as well to intensify as to relieve a tragic or horrific effect. This study examines Faulkner's first nine novels, from Soldiers' Pay to Absalom, Absalom!, showing how humor is used to express theme: how it appears in the action, characters, and discourse of each novel; and how it contributes to the overall effect of each novel. In each case, even in the most pained and angry novels, Faulkner's practice of humor expresses his view that humor is an inseparable element of human experience. Ryuichi Yamaguchi is Professor of English and American literature at the Aichi University in Japan.
A Study Guide for William Faulkner's "Light in August"
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
language: en
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
Release Date: 2016-06-29
A Study Guide for William Faulkner's "Light in August," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.