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As I Lay Dying: A Reader's Guide to the William Faulkner Novel  By  cover art

As I Lay Dying: A Reader's Guide to the William Faulkner Novel

By: Robert Crayola
Narrated by: Chiquito Joaquim Crasto
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Publisher's summary

William Faulkner has a reputation as a "difficult" author - but he doesn't have to be! With this new guide, As I Lay Dying can be easy to understand. Included are: a thorough description of all the characters, a chapter-by-chapter summary and commentary on the story, a biography of Faulkner, and much more. This guide is guaranteed to help you be an expert on As I Lay Dying - all in a concise and enjoyable format. Whether you are totally new to the book or just want to deepen your understanding, this guide will save you hours of struggle and frustration.

©2013, 2014 Robert Crayola (P)2014 Robert Crayola

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i liked the walk through of the story. Not in love with English accent but none the less delightful.

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A Helpful Companion

This is a basic companion to As I Lay Dying, the bulk of which is summaries of all the chapters. This would help beginning students who perhaps struggle with Faulkner's form. This does not offer anything in the way of in-depth analysis, but it doesn't purport to. It raises a few thoughtful issues and questions at the end.
The narrator has a clear, pleasant voice, but mispronounces a few of the names. Most notably he calls Anse "An-see," when it should be pronounced like the word "ants." It's a little humorous but also rather endearing.
Overall, a simple but helpful aid for first-time readers of Faulkner.

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