“Love in the young requires as little of hope as of desire to feed upon.”
Book:Light in August
Quote by William Faulkner
Work
Light in August
William Faulkner's 'Light in August' is a complex narrative that delves into the lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of racial tensions and social upheaval in the American South. The story follows Joe Christmas, a man of ambiguous racial identity, as he navigates through a series of tragic events, while also examining the nature of truth, love, and redemption. more
Author
William Faulkner
William Faulkner, an American writer born on September 25, 1897, and died on July 6, 1962. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound descriptions of Southern society and history, Faulkner is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. more
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