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Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Author: William Faulkner
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 of honor and decency wishing for more in his life, and ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394747446
ISBN-10: 0394747445
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 341
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3.4 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Truly amazing writing - Faulkner at his dark best.
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Content warning for violence, alcohol use, and sexual violence. I could not finish it. It's very well written; if you're not sensitive to these topics you may want to read it.


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