Go Down, Moses
Go Down, Moses
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1942
Book Brief
383
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1942
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Go Down, Moses by William Faulkner is a collection of seven interrelated short stories that explore the intertwined lives of the McCaslin and Beauchamp families in the American South. The elderly Isaac McCaslin recounts his family's history, including tales of love, loss, obsession, and human struggle with nature and inheritance. Sensitive topics include racial dynamics and violence.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
William Faulkner's Go Down, Moses receives praise for its rich, poetic language and complex exploration of race, family, and identity in the American South. Critics commend its interconnected stories and depth of character development. However, some find its nonlinear narrative and intricate style challenging, potentially alienating casual readers. Overall, it’s lauded as a profound literary work.
Who Should Read Go Down, Moses?
A reader who would enjoy Go Down, Moses by William Faulkner is likely to appreciate complex narratives, deep character studies, and themes such as the Southern Gothic tradition, race, and family heritage. Fans of The Sound and the Fury and To Kill a Mockingbird will find similar Southern contexts and profound social reflections.
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383
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1942
Adult
18+ years
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