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A Rose for Emily and Other Stories

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Classics Fiction Horror

by William Faulkner

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4.06 (22.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1930
description 140 pages

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories by William Faulkner holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 22.6K reader ratings. First published in 1930. The book spans 140 pages.

About A Rose for Emily and Other Stories

Emily is a member of a family in the antebellum Southern aristocracy; after the Civil War, the family has fallen on hard times.

Detail Value
Author William Faulkner
Published 1930
Pages 140
Genres Classics, Fiction, Horror
Average Rating 4.06 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,629

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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22.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.06, A Rose for Emily and Other Stories is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.06
This Book
4.03
Horror Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is A Rose for Emily and Other Stories?

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Horror.

Is A Rose for Emily and Other Stories worth reading?

Based on 22.6K reader ratings, A Rose for Emily and Other Stories has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is A Rose for Emily and Other Stories?

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories has 140 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote A Rose for Emily and Other Stories?

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories was written by William Faulkner. It was first published in 1930.

What is the ISBN for A Rose for Emily and Other Stories?

The ISBN-13 for A Rose for Emily and Other Stories is 9780675093250.0.

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