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demottar 's review for:
Absalom, Absalom!
by William Faulkner
A lot has been said over the past 70 or so years about Absalom, Absalom! and about William Faulkner's style in general, and I don't think I can really add anything intelligible to that dialogue. However, I will say that if you're looking to read a book about the identity of the American South, the heavy cost of pursuing one's dreams, and the nature of family, blood lines, and love, then choose this novel.
There is a definite beauty in the way in which Faulkner depicts the tragedy and loss of the American South, though this doesn't undermine his sharp and cutting portrait of slavery, misogyny, and social hierarchy. My favorite thing about AA! and Faulkner in general is that he perfectly captures the grotesqueness and obscurity of the American South, while somehow making me feel like I've missed out on something rich and deep by not being able to claim Mississippi as my home.
There is a definite beauty in the way in which Faulkner depicts the tragedy and loss of the American South, though this doesn't undermine his sharp and cutting portrait of slavery, misogyny, and social hierarchy. My favorite thing about AA! and Faulkner in general is that he perfectly captures the grotesqueness and obscurity of the American South, while somehow making me feel like I've missed out on something rich and deep by not being able to claim Mississippi as my home.