What Do I Read Next?
Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury (1929) is loosely connected to Absalom, Absalom! through shared characters. In addition to being one of Faulkner's most widely read novels, The Sound and the Fury is part of his Yoknapatawpha series, where the stories are interwoven to varying extents.
Alex Haley's 1976 classic, Roots, narrates the story of the author's lineage, starting with the African slave Kunta Kinte. Haley explores his family's past to bring their experiences to life for readers and to gain a deeper understanding of his own identity.
The Complete Stories of Flannery O’Connor (1971) offers a collection of short stories that continue to resonate with readers through their universal themes and portrayals of racial relations in the South.
The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty (1980) features the short fiction of Eudora Welty, one of Mississippi's most esteemed writers. Known for her uniquely southern narrative style, Welty's work is essential for anyone studying southern literature.
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