Offers a series of essays on The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner's novel about the decline of the American South. The contributors include Richard Godden, Donald M. Kartiganer, Noel Polk and Dawn Trouard.
Le Roman Américain Séries
Cette série propose des guides critiques d'introduction aux œuvres fondamentales de la fiction américaine. Chaque volume comprend une introduction substantielle par une autorité reconnue, détaillant la composition de l'œuvre, son historique de publication et sa réception contemporaine. Elle est suivie d'essais inédits et d'une bibliographie. La série constitue une ressource inestimable pour les étudiants engagés dans l'analyse critique des grands romans américains.
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