Absalom, Absalom! | Related Titles/Adaptations
Anyone wishing to gain insight into Faulkner's story should read the biblical story of David and Absalom. This can be a crucial aid in understanding Faulkner's themes and deciphering his message. Anyone wishing to gain further insight into the characters' thoughts and actions, and thus obtain a better understanding of the South that Faulkner created, should read the other books set in Yoknapatawpha County, which, when read in relation to one another, constitute a saga of mythic proportions. The Yoknapatawpha books begin with Sartoris, Faulkner's third novel. Of particular interest to...
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