Light in August

About “Light in August”

"Light in August" is a novel by William Faulkner that showcases the author at the height of his literary skill. The story follows Lena Grove, a determined woman searching for the father of her unborn child. Her journey intertwines with the lives of other characters, including Reverend Gail Hightower, who experiences visions of Confederate soldiers, and Joe Christmas, a man struggling with his mixed-race heritage. The novel explores themes of perseverance and identity within a complex and vividly portrayed Southern setting. This edition presents the corrected text of the novel as determined in 1985 by Noel Polk.