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As I Lay Dying

by William Faulkner · 1930

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A devastating, darkly comic journey into the heart of a Southern family As I Lay Dying follows the Bundrens as they set out to honor their dying mother's final wish: to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi.

About As I Lay Dying

A devastating, darkly comic journey into the heart of a Southern family As I Lay Dying follows the Bundrens as they set out to honor their dying mother's final wish: to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi. What begins as a simple promise unravels into a harrowing odyssey of flood, fire, loss, and long-buried secrets. Told through a chorus of unforgettable voices, each chapter revealing a different mind, motive, and madness, Faulkner's groundbreaking saga blends raw emotion with piercing psychological depth. As the Bundrens travel across the Mississippi backcountry, their fractured perspectives expose the fragile ties that hold a family together . . . and the forces that threaten to tear it apart. A cornerstone of American literature, As I Lay Dying is an immersive, haunting portrait of grief, duty, and the impossible burden of being part of a family. Perfect for listeners who enjoy Southern Gothic storytelling and richly atmospheric classics.

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As I Lay Dying — frequently asked

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Yes — As I Lay Dying is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote As I Lay Dying?
As I Lay Dying is by William Faulkner.
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