As I Lay Dying
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Chapter Book · 1930

As I Lay Dying

Written by William Faulkner

A family's journey to bury their matriarch reveals hidden truths.

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267 pages· 870L
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The Bundren family embarks on a tumultuous journey across Mississippi to fulfill Addie's final wish: to be buried in Jefferson. Each family member, including Addie, shares their perspective, unveiling secrets and struggles. As they face natural and personal obstacles, the family's odyssey becomes a darkly comedic and poignant exploration of loyalty, grief, and the human condition. What truths will emerge as they confront their past and each other?

From the publisher

At the heart of this 1930 novel is the Bundren family’s bizarre journey to Jefferson to bury Addie, their wife and mother. Faulkner lets each family member – including Addie – and others along the way tell their private responses to Addie’s life.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
267
Audience
Adult
Lexile
870L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
Z
AR points
9
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
16704
Publication
Published
January 30, 1991
First published
January 1, 1930
Publisher
Vintage
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679732259

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