Absalom, Absalom! (Used Hardcover) - William Faulkner

First published in 1936, Absalom, Absalom! is considered by many to be William Faulkner's masterpiece. Although the novel's complex and fragmented structure poses considerable difficulty to readers, the book's literary merits place it squarely in the ranks of America's finest novels. The story concerns Thomas Sutpen, a poor man who finds wealth and then marries into a respectable family. His ambition and extreme need for control bring about his ruin and the ruin of his family. Sutpen's story is told by several narrators, allowing the reader to observe variations in the saga as it is recounted by different speakers. This unusual technique spotlights one of the novel's central questions: To what extent can people know the truth about the past?

Published by The Modern Library 1951

378 pages

4.75" X 7.25"

Condition: This book is in Good Condition. The pages are clean and unmarked, except for a very few small stains and a previous owner's name stamped on the flyleaf and title page. The blue cloth cover has light wear on the corners and edges and a stain on the back. There is no dust jacket.