As I Lay Dying
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Addie, Anse, Darl, Vardaman, Dewey Dell, and Cash Bundren
Rip's impressions
Potent and poetic; minimal exposition and mostly dialogue––there is time to read carefully and slowly, to ensure no important details or acts are missed. Definite candidate for a second read right after the first.
first line
Jewel and I come up from the field, following the path in single file.
last lines
(spoiler alert)
“Meet Mrs Bundren,” he says.
literary tidbits
If you think this is an easy read because of its short length and accessible vocabulary, think again. Must be re-read to really appreciate it.
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