The Mansion — William Faulkner
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Description
'The Mansion' by William Faulkner is the final novel in the Snopes trilogy, following 'The Hamlet' and 'The Town'. Set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, it follows Mink Snopes, who is imprisoned for the murder of Jack Houston and spends years nursing a desire for revenge against his cousin Flem Snopes, while Flem continues to consolidate his wealth and influence in Jefferson. The story also focuses on Linda Snopes, Flem’s daughter, whose experiences in the Spanish Civil War and changing political convictions bring her into conflict with her family and her Southern community. First published in 1959, the novel brings the long-running struggle within the Snopes family to a violent conclusion with the death of Flem Snopes.
Condition
Good condition, as pictured
Filed under: Classics