Intruder In The Dust

by William Faulkner

Overview

"Intruder in the Dust" is a compelling novel penned by renowned American author William Faulkner. Set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, the story follows the gripping tale of Lucas Beauchamp, a proud and defiant African-American man accused of murder. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Charles Mallison, one of the young white boy, and his uncle Gavin Stevens, a lawyer. When Lucas is wrongfully charged with killing a white man, Charles and Gavin take it upon themselves to unravel the truth and ensure justice prevails. Their quest for the truth leads them to confront racial prejudices, social tensions, and the weight of history in the racially divided South. Faulkner's writing brilliantly captures the complexities of race relations and the dynamics of a society grappling with its past. He highlights the struggles of African Americans in the post-World War II era and sheds light on the enduring legacy of slavery and discrimination. The plot has so many twists and turns that can engage a reader. "Intruder in the Dust" is a profound exploration of morality, integrity, and the human conscience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359398259
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	01/03/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	457 KB

About the Author

Born in 1897 and raised in Oxford, Mississippi, where he spent most of his life, William Faulkner was one of the towering figures of American literature. He is the author of the novels The Sound and the Fury, Absalom, Absalom!, and As I Lay Dying, among many other remarkable books. Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 and France’s Legion of Honor in 1951. He died in 1962.

Date of Birth:

September 25, 1897

Date of Death:

July 6, 1962

Place of Birth:

New Albany, Mississippi

Place of Death:

Byhalia, Mississippi