The Unvanquished
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Unvanquished is a masterwork of Southern Gothic fiction set against the turbulent backdrop of the American Civil War and its immediate aftermath. The novel chronicles the coming-of-age of Bayard Sartoris, a young boy from a proud Mississippi family, as he witnesses the brutal realities of war, moral collapse, and social upheaval alongside his friend Ringo, an enslaved boy of equal intelligence and spirit. Written with Faulkner's signature blend of lyrical intensity and unflinching psychological depth, the narrative unfolds across seven interlinked stories that together paint a sweeping portrait of the American South in crisis. The book argues powerfully that honour, courage, and humanity persist even in the face of devastation and systemic injustice. A cornerstone of Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha saga, it stands as one of his most accessible and emotionally resonant works.
Author: William Faulkner
Format: Paperback
Published: 1955, Penguin Books
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Unvanquished is a masterwork of Southern Gothic fiction set against the turbulent backdrop of the American Civil War and its immediate aftermath. The novel chronicles the coming-of-age of Bayard Sartoris, a young boy from a proud Mississippi family, as he witnesses the brutal realities of war, moral collapse, and social upheaval alongside his friend Ringo, an enslaved boy of equal intelligence and spirit. Written with Faulkner's signature blend of lyrical intensity and unflinching psychological depth, the narrative unfolds across seven interlinked stories that together paint a sweeping portrait of the American South in crisis. The book argues powerfully that honour, courage, and humanity persist even in the face of devastation and systemic injustice. A cornerstone of Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha saga, it stands as one of his most accessible and emotionally resonant works.