1. Absalom
The main story pieced together from the various narratives is interesting. ... The narrative structure throughout each chapter jumps back and forth between internal and external, back and forth between different characters' thoughts. Faulkner's use of narrative in Absalom, Absalom! ... is said to contain the most original use of narrative in American literature and no other author, trying to imitate Faulkner or not, has come close to what he achieved with this novel. ...
- Word Count: 498
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School