Light in August
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Published
, [1932].
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Book
ISBN
9780075536482 (Modern Library : 1968)
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Published
, [1932].
Language
English
ISBN
9780075536482 (Modern Library : 1968)

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Originally published in 1932.
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Publishers and publishing dates vary.
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Treated as a "blanket" record for the classic title. Other versions with criticism, illustrations, adaptations, etc. cataloged separately. CU/ktn 4/29/2011
Description
Several stories are woven together to show man's inner alienation from the society about him. A country girl, well advanced in pregnancy, is seeking the lover who has promised to marry her. Joe Christmas does not know whether he is black or white. Faulkner makes of Joe's tragedy a powerful indictment of racism; at the same time Joe's life is a study of the divided self and becomes a symbol of 20th century man.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, W. (1932). Light in August .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, William, 1897-1962. 1932. Light in August. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, William, 1897-1962. Light in August , 1932.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, William. Light in August 1932.

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