The Saddest Words

Explore the legacy of slavery and the Civil War through the life and works of one of America's most iconic writers. In this historic portrait, the author delves into William Faulkner's novels, like Absalom, Absalom! and The Sound and the Fury, questioning their relevance in our current century. Unpacking Faulkner's depiction of race relations in a South still healing from the effects of the Civil War, The Saddest Words offers a critical reevaluation of his work. Interweaving biography, literary analysis, and travelogue, this book contextualizes Faulkner's legacy, challenging readers to confront pressing cultural issues in American literature today.