Name: Soldiers' Pay
SKU: 56317060
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Author: William Faulkner
ISBN: 9781645941583

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Faulkner

Publisher

Suzeteo Enterprises

Language

English

Pages

228

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.8 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN13

9781645941583

Synopsis "Soldiers' Pay"

Before William Faulkner won the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was the author of Soldiers' Pay, his first novel, published in 1926. Not as well known as his later works, Soldiers' Pay ventured into territory that would have been relatable for the era. World War I was wrapped up years earlier, but the wounds from that war, both physically and mentally, still festered. The consequences on families and relationships were enduring. Moreover, service in the military during wartime could leave one cynical and jaded. As there have been many wars since WWI, the themes Faulkner threaded between dysfunctional romances in Soldiers' Pay are ones that continue to resonate to this day.

William Faulkner

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William Faulkner (1897-1962) was an American writer noted for his contribution to modernist literature and the Southern Gothic genre. He is known for his innovative use of stream of consciousness, fragmented narratives, and exploration of the Southern United States. Among his most important works are The Sound and the Fury (1929), As I Lay Dying (1930), Absalom, Absalom! (1936), and Light in August (1932).

His literature, laden with symbolism and structural complexity, portrays the decay of the American South and its racial and social conflicts. In 1949, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century narrative. He also won two Pulitzer Prizes for A Fable (1954) and The Reivers (1962).

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