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Literary Fiction· United States

Light in August

by William Faulkner
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
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Published 1931English
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Published in 1931, Light in August established William Faulkner as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Published in 1931, Light in August by William Faulkner is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Faulkner
Published1931
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781442079779
Editorial Score45/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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