Southern Gothic
Absalom, Absalom!
A complex narrative about Thomas Sutpen's rise and fall, William Faulkner's 'Absalom, Absalom!' explores themes of history, identity, and the haunting legacy of the South.
William Faulkner
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A Good Man is Hard to Find
A gripping collection of short stories by Flannery O'Connor, delving into themes of morality, violence, and redemption in the Southern Gothic tradition.
Flannery O'Connor
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As I Lay Dying
A profound exploration of mortality, As I Lay Dying follows the Bundren family's harrowing journey to honor their matriarch's final wish amidst personal tribulations and hidden motives.
William Faulkner
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