Requiem For A Nun

by William Faulkner

Overview

"Requiem for a Nun" by William Faulkner is a gripping sequel to "Sanctuary," set in Yoknapatawpha County and Jackson, Mississippi, eight years later. The story follows Temple Drake Stevens, now married and has children, as she confronts her traumatic past and the consequences of her actions. Nancy Mannigoe, a former nursemaid to Temple, is found guilty of murdering Temple's infant daughter and faces the death penalty. Gowan's uncle, Gavin Stevens, acts as Nancy's defense attorney, but he suspects Temple is withholding crucial information about the murder. As the execution date nears, Temple returns to Jefferson to reveal to Gavin that she also played a part in her baby's death and wants to prevent Nancy's execution. Gavin advises her to appeal to the Governor, but unbeknownst to them, Gowan overhears the confession. In a desperate attempt, Temple confesses her past intentions to elope with another man, Pete, and the tragedy that unfolded due to her association with him. "Requiem for a Nun" delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature, providing a gripping exploration of characters trying to reconcile with their pasts while grappling with the consequences of their choices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359398389
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	04/26/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	469 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