As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying, written by William Faulkner and published in 1930, is a Modernist and Southern Gothic novel.

The story revolves around the Bundren family's nine-day journey to bury their wife and mother, Addie, in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi, as per her dying wish.

The novel is narrated by fifteen distinct characters, each providing their unique perspective on the events.

The family faces numerous challenges, including flooded rivers, lost mules, and personal struggles such as Cash's broken leg and Dewey Dell's unwanted pregnancy.

The novel explores themes of family, mortality, religion, and the nature of existence, showcasing Faulkner's pioneering use of stream-of-consciousness narration and fragmented narrative structure.