A landmark in American fiction, Light in August explores Faulkner's central theme: the nature of evil. Joe Christmas - a man doomed, deracinated and alone - wanders the Deep South in search of an identity, and a place in society. After killing his perverted God-fearing lover, it becomes inevitable that he is pursued by a lynch-hungry mob. Yet after the sacrifice, there is new life, a determined ray of light in Faulkner's complex and tragic world.
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- Publication Date:
- 05/10/2000
- Authors:
- Faulkner, William
- Year Published:
- 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780099283157
- Number of Pages:
- 384
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Publication Date:
- 05/10/2000
- Publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780099283157