As I Lay Dying (Annotated)

This annotated edition of As I Lay Dying presents William Faulkner's groundbreaking novel alongside a comprehensive 15,000-word critical study that delves into his narrative techniques and the distinct perspectives of its fifteen narrators. It includes the complete text from the 1930 first edition, complete with unique elements such as diagrams and character lists, offering readers insight into the fragmented journey of a family transporting their deceased matriarch. The edition is designed to enhance the understanding of Faulkner's modernist masterpiece, which intertwines humor and tragedy in a compelling portrayal of family dynamics.