Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner | Gothic Fiction Series

Here's my review of William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!"
This is such a unique and interesting novel. If you want to jump into de Faulkner wagon, I highly suggest you read "A Rose for Emily." It is a Gothic short story, and it won't disappoint you.

[skmafia]

Another good tip to reading is just surrender and let the words wash over you

[BookishTexan]

Great job explaining a very difficult book. _Absalom, Absalom_ is the book we are reading this summer for Faulkner in August an annual event where there is a group read and discussion of a Faulkner novel. If you decide to re-read this book maybe think about joining us.

[pnptcn]

I've watched several videos on this novel after I recently finished it. Yours is the only one where I feel like I'm listening to someone that actually read the book and thought about it beyond how to deal with the difficult language. Thanks for the effort and thought, it shows.

[danspade]

I currently have to make a project for an AP class based upon this book. I plan on making parallels to how the frame narration, southern sympathies and social structure, and biblical illusion make the story a Bible like narrative. This video helped me with some of that perspective, so thank you!

[apoetreadstowrite]

I am an Australian poet & critic, & I have really enjoyed discovering your book channel - brilliant you. Thanks for the inspiration to give this poetic novel a chance. I haven't read any Faulkner (yes, I know, shocking) but I will search this book out.

[crabnebula]

Finishing up a semester where the highlight course was Faulkner and writers of the global south, writing a paper on anachronism in Faulkner's AA and Gillo Pontecorvo's Burn, great video, thanks for bringing my attention to Isak Dinesen!

[DangerHiVolt]

The 1288 word sentence is also a run on. On my second read thru now.

[mjmj]

Just finished this; it's a very tough read but well worth it. Thanks for your great commentary.

[joejones]

I read A Rose for Emily and Sanctuary yrs ago and thought, "What's the big deal about reading WF?" but then I read the Sound and the Fury and wow, I got it. It was for a lit. class and I remember Id sip whiskey while reading it hoping that would make it easier to comprehend since whiskey was his thing but I was relieved when I finished it and really dont remember much of the plot. It's wild that a select group of authors can somehow get away with writing in a way that defies all the normal rules of writing and is not enjoyable to read for most people but still become renowned and even exalted!

[ryanand]

This is a great book for people who are learning to read.

[arroyoherreraheriberto]

Hola buen día, me encantó tu reseña lo estoy comenzando a leer y si es muy complejo me estoy dando cuenta de lo mismo que dices sobre la perspectiva que cada persona se lleva a la tumba sobre un ucho o una historia, es inteligente y loco

[NikephorosAer]

The key to "Absalom, Absalom !" is to walk along with Quentin, with his broken watch, going to Death in Camb. Mass.
Not hard to read if I get the rythm of this Great Poetry and also the "Quantum-like-sence" of Time. (hence the broken
watch) I read The Book once a year for the Pleasure since 22. OK, 50 times? Who counts? A Greek friend, Nikephoros

[michaelgarcia]

Hi Eva...I am about to read Absalom by W. Faulkner...as I watch the 1999 Film The Ninth Gate with Johnny Depp.

[stevendreith]

A great summary on a challenging read. I'm a little over halfway into the book and it's my second attempt. The second time around is a little easier to comprehend the narrative.. Notice how short my sentences are.

[NikephorosAer]

Ok, Campbridge. I am sorry William. Nikephoros.

[ryanand]

Faulkner’s lengthy sentences are pretentious like some dude on Twitter. Get a fllter, dude.