Linda Wagner-Martin Libri

Exploring the complexities of race and gender, this collection of essays delves into the themes of Faulkner's work during a tumultuous period in his life. Judith Sensibar examines Faulkner's personal connections, while Judith Wittenberg provides an ecological perspective. John T. Matthews reinterprets the novel as a distinctly "southern" experience, and Minrose Gwin highlights the roles of black women characters. Thadious M. Davis further investigates the intricate dynamics of black and white relationships central to the narrative.