Absalom, Absalom!
by William Faulkner
Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 30.3K reader ratings. First published in 1936. The book spans 316 pages.
About Absalom, Absalom!
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?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Faulkner |
| Published | 1936 |
| Pages | 316 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,283 |
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What genre is Absalom, Absalom!?
Absalom, Absalom! is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Absalom, Absalom! worth reading?
Based on 30.3K reader ratings, Absalom, Absalom! has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Absalom, Absalom!?
Absalom, Absalom! has 316 pages.
Who wrote Absalom, Absalom!?
Absalom, Absalom! was written by William Faulkner. It was first published in 1936.
What is the ISBN for Absalom, Absalom!?
The ISBN-13 for Absalom, Absalom! is 9780679732180.0.
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