Powerfully entwining these characters stories, Light in August brings to life Faulkners imaginary South, one of literatures great invented landscapes, in all of its unerringly fascinating glory. It also acquaints us with several of Faulkners most unforgettable characters, including the Reverend Gail Hightower, plagued by visions of Confederate horsemen, and Joe Christmas, a ragged, itinerant soul obsessed with his mixed-race ancestry. Lena Groves resolute search for the father of her unborn child begets a rich, poignant, and ultimately hopeful story of perseverance in the face of mortality. One of William Faulkners most admired and accessible novels, Light in August reveals the great American author at the height of his powers. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Light offsetting to the endpapers, near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear to the crown of the spine. New York: Harrison Smith & Robert Haas, 1932.įirst edition, first issue, with first printing statement on copyright page, and “Jefferson” for “Mottstown” on page 340, line 1 first-issue binding, lettered in blue and orange.
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