{"product_id":"9780099582748-secondhand-as-i-lay-dying","title":"As I Lay Dying","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: William Faulkner\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Vintage, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - cloth\/board in good condition\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the American South, As I Lay Dying chronicles the Bundren family's arduous journey to bury their matriarch, Addie, in her hometown. This modernist novel presents a fragmented narrative, told through the distinct perspectives of fifteen different characters, each offering a unique and often contradictory view of the events and their own inner turmoil. Faulkner masterfully illustrates the raw, often dark humor and profound tragedy inherent in their quest, revealing the complex dynamics of grief, duty, and self-interest. The prose is stark and powerful, capturing the psychological landscape of a family grappling with loss and the harsh realities of their existence. It stands as a seminal work of American literature, dissecting the human condition with unflinching honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298029842651,"sku":"9780099582748-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e13db121-2811-4bc3-a1b7-376de18a4788.png?v=1771948882","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780099582748-secondhand-as-i-lay-dying","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}