Dec 17, 2009

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? | What Do I Read Next?

William Faulkner's novel, Sanctuary (1931), describes horrifying acts and their results in the American South, and probes themes of individual and social evil, disillusionment, and the possibility of achieving justice in an unjust world.

Daphne Du Maurier's classic gothic novel Rebecca (1938) presents a tale of the psychological manipulation of a young bride by her wealthy, troubled husband, Max de Winter. The narrator's insecurity and constant comparisons to her husband's deceased first wife, Rebecca, lead to inaccurate perceptions that give way to surprising truths...