I think its great, all of these suggestions, but I would argue that Steinbeck isnt as "hardcore" as Faulkner. Both were exceptional writers, and either would be suitable for your reading enjoyment. Both are hardcore writers and in turn it is up to you to decide which you enjoy the most, and to that; which give you the most challenge. Good luck!
Hey, Virg! I saw your D.H.L thread! Greatest writer ever! Great thread!
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Do you mean the short story thread where Janine and I are analyzing DHL's short stories? If you have the time join us. The short stories are quick reads and as you can see we go slow. Most people don't realize Lawrence was a great short story writer.Originally Posted by Asa Adams
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yeah. I think I might pop in, once the exams are all finished. Bit busy right now, but Im thinking about!
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We would love to have more people. But exams are more important. I understand.
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Yes, I love Lawrence, Bert, Lorenzo! He is the greatest. I have been studying him for years now. I just read my 3rd biography. I have a 4th planned. Read nearly all his novels and so has Virgil. I am also planning on reading his selected letters. I just read the Travel book - Italy.Hey, Virg! I saw your D.H.L thread! Greatest writer ever! Great thread!
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Oh Asa, I so hope you do join us, after you finish up with your exams. We are doing the stories quite slowly and meticulously, so we won't be to the next story for a while yet. Maybe you can do the next one. We can pick one with the text available on this site. You are always so full of good ideas and keen sensitivity and a good intuitive sense. You would greatly add to our discussions. Thanks for noticing the thread and reading our posts. Ktd has also been thinking of joining, but she is busy with work and school, so for now she is reading some of the posts.
Oh, goody, I hope to see you soon in Lawrence.
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Hmm, my library doesn't seem to have Faulkner's short stories.
I guess I'll take Light in August.
How is Absalom, Absalom by the way? it is listed in Wikipedia under the Great American Novel article.
Absalom, Absalom is probably the hardest novel of all of Faulkner. Light in August is managable if you can find a guide on the time shifts.
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huh. That's probably why I've only managed the first couple pages of Absalom, Absalom .
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I second Virgil's suggestion of As I Lay Dying - it lacks the highly disorienting time-shifts that make his other masterworkd (Sound & Fury, Absolom) so maddening and difficult to get through (though you must eventually read both if you really want to have "read Faulkner"). Faulkner's short stories are good, but I've never enjoyed them as much as the novels. Light in August is good, but As I Lay Dying provides a great primer to Faulkner's technique. As well, the brevity of the chapters helps with comprehension. Let me know what you think - I loved ALD.
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Oh now I really must joinOh Asa, I so hope you do join us, after you finish up with your exams. We are doing the stories quite slowly and meticulously, so we won't be to the next story for a while yet. Maybe you can do the next one. We can pick one with the text available on this site. You are always so full of good ideas and keen sensitivity and a good intuitive sense. You would greatly add to our discussions. Thanks for noticing the thread and reading our posts. Ktd has also been thinking of joining, but she is busy with work and school, so for now she is reading some of the posts.
Oh, goody, I hope to see you soon in Lawrence.! See you soon!
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Asa, oh good, I was hoping I could twist your arm and reel you in.Oh now I really must join
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You convinced me to take As I Lay Dying...
Well in Thursday I'm going to the library to take it.
I have subscribed to LoA book club, can't wait to receive my Faulkner volumes though it can be awhile.
Do you know some good William Faulkner novels. I remember reading one many years ago and loved it. But picked up one recently and couldn't get into it at all. I don't know if it's just my tastes that have changed or the first book was better. Trouble is I can't remember the title of either. Anyway I'd love to hear some recommendations.
As I Lay Dying is a good place to start, I think.
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