Absalom, Absalom!

About “Absalom, Absalom!”

Thomas Sutpen is a mysterious figure who arrives in Jefferson, Mississippi, in the early 1830s with the goal of building a grand mansion in the remote wilderness. He is determined to create a legacy, particularly through his sons. Faulkner described Sutpen as a man who "wanted sons and the sons destroyed him." This 1936 novel by William Faulkner explores the life and downfall of Sutpen, focusing on his ambitions and the tragic consequences of his desires. The story is told through multiple perspectives and spans several generations.