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As I Lay Dying
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Ideal for readers interested in classic American literature, experimental narrative structures, and explorations of family dynamics within the Southern Gothic tradition.
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Considered one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama, As I Lay Dying is a true 20th-century classic.
The story revolves around a grim yet darkly humorous pilgrimage, as Addie Bundren's family sets out to fulfil her last wish—to be buried in her native Jefferson, Mississippi, far from the miserable backwater surroundings of her married life.
Narrated in turn by each of the family members—including Addie herself—as well as others, the novel ranges in mood, from dark comedy to the deepest pathos.
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ISBN: 9789390492831
Publisher: General Press India
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 July 2021
Country: India
Imprint: General Press India
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 210
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