absalom, absalom!

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Absalom, Absalom!, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Collects critical essays on William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!" including selections by Nicole Moulinoux, Aimee E. Berger, Richard Forrer, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.