Light in August (1931) by William Faulkner
Light in August is a profound exploration of race, identity, and the human condition set in the American South.
Rating: 2.9
Genres Fiction, Literary
Original language: en
Stars
Lena Grove
Joe Christmas
Miss Rosa
McEachern
Hightower
Creators
William Faulkner (author)
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