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First published in 1931, this classic psychological melodrama has been viewed as more of a social document in his tragic legend of the South than mere story. From Popeye, a moonshining racketeer with no conscience and Temple Drake, beautiful, bored and vulnerable, to Harace Benbow, a lawyer... read more

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From beyond the screen of bushes which surrounded the spring, Popeye watched the man drinking.

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This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)

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  1. William Faulkner (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
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Publication Date: 1931
ISBN: 0394512782
Page Count: 311

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