Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner

Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner | Gothic Fiction Series

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@sk8mafia214 6 ай бұрын

Another good tip to reading is just surrender and let the words wash over you

@BookishTexan Жыл бұрын

Great job explaining a very difficult book. _Absalom, Absalom_ is the book we are reading this summer for Faulkner in August an annual event where there is a group read and discussion of a Faulkner novel. If you decide to re-read this book maybe think about joining us.

@evasliteraryparlour Жыл бұрын

I would love to join you!!! How can I sign up for this?

@danspade9916 8 ай бұрын

I currently have to make a project for an AP class based upon this book. I plan on making parallels to how the frame narration, southern sympathies and social structure, and biblical illusion make the story a Bible like narrative. This video helped me with some of that perspective, so thank you!

@evasliteraryparlour 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Good luck with your project!

@knicksfule 4 ай бұрын

Love this video. My favorite novel.

@crabnebula1914 7 ай бұрын

Finishing up a semester where the highlight course was Faulkner and writers of the global south, writing a paper on anachronism in Faulkner's AA and Gillo Pontecorvo's Burn, great video, thanks for bringing my attention to Isak Dinesen!

@michaelgarcia2973 Ай бұрын

Hi Eva...I am about to read Absalom by W. Faulkner...as I watch the 1999 Film The Ninth Gate with Johnny Depp.

@DangerHiVolt Ай бұрын

The 1288 word sentence is also a run on. On my second read thru now.

@apoetreadstowrite Жыл бұрын

I am an Australian poet & critic, & I have really enjoyed discovering your book channel - brilliant you. Thanks for the inspiration to give this poetic novel a chance. I haven't read any Faulkner (yes, I know, shocking) but I will search this book out.

@evasliteraryparlour Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad to see you enjoyed it.

@NikephorosAer54 2 ай бұрын

The key to "Absalom, Absalom !" is to walk along with Quentin, with his broken watch, going to Death in Camb. Mass. Not hard to read if I get the rythm of this Great Poetry and also the "Quantum-like-sence" of Time. (hence the broken watch) I read The Book once a year for the Pleasure since 22. OK, 50 times? Who counts? A Greek friend, Nikephoros

@joejones9520 9 ай бұрын

I read A Rose for Emily and Sanctuary yrs ago and thought, "What's the big deal about reading WF?" but then I read the Sound and the Fury and wow, I got it. It was for a lit. class and I remember Id sip whiskey while reading it hoping that would make it easier to comprehend since whiskey was his thing but I was relieved when I finished it and really dont remember much of the plot. It's wild that a select group of authors can somehow get away with writing in a way that defies all the normal rules of writing and is not enjoyable to read for most people but still become renowned and even exalted!

@mjmj424 Жыл бұрын

Just finished this; it's a very tough read but well worth it. Thanks for your great commentary.

@evasliteraryparlour Жыл бұрын

It's so worth it! I'm glad to hear that you liked the novel .

@stevendreith4343 10 ай бұрын

A great summary on a challenging read. I'm a little over halfway into the book and it's my second attempt. The second time around is a little easier to comprehend the narrative.. Notice how short my sentences are.

@evasliteraryparlour 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep going and take your time if you need it. This is a book that I will never forget.

@arroyoherreraheriberto6594 Жыл бұрын

Hola buen día, me encantó tu reseña lo estoy comenzando a leer y si es muy complejo me estoy dando cuenta de lo mismo que dices sobre la perspectiva que cada persona se lleva a la tumba sobre un ucho o una historia, es inteligente y loco

@evasliteraryparlour Жыл бұрын

Gracias! Espero que te guste. Es un libro complicado pero interesante.