SANCTUARY WILLIAM FAULKNER

A captivating novel that shook the literary world. A study of crime, punishment, and lack of redemption, full of tension and surprising humor. A story about a world where there are no innocents and survival comes at a price. The new translation by Michał Tabaczyński ensures that "Sanctuary" resonates with contemporary sensibilities.

• Captivating plot full of tension
• Unforgettable characters struggling with trauma
• Morally ambiguous psychological drama
• Brilliant language and richness of registers
• New translation that takes into account contemporary sensibilities
• Study of crime and punishment in a world without innocents

Temple Drake makes a fatal mistake by getting into the car of the wrong man. An innocent ride ends in a place where a girl from a good home should never end up. In an old house, hidden in the middle of the forest, people have taken refuge who have long lost all illusions. This is where Temple will spend the longest night of her life.

William Faulkner, Nobel laureate, is one of the most important writers of the 20th century. His novels, set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, show the complexity of human nature and the dark corners of the American South. "Sanctuary" is one of his most famous and controversial novels.

The novel was published in 1931 and immediately caused a scandal. The publisher was horrified by the content and feared legal consequences. Nevertheless, the book was published and was a great success, becoming a classic of American literature. "Sanctuary" is a morally ambiguous psychological drama about trauma and survival in a world that does not forgive weakness.

"Sanctuary" is a must-read for all lovers of fine literature. It is a novel that makes you think and stays in your memory long after reading. The brilliant and attentive translation by Michał Tabaczyński ensures that "Sanctuary" resonates with contemporary sensibilities. The new translation also highlights the richness of language registers - from colloquial dialogues to inlaid descriptions. The description of the night in a ruined house, where seventeen-year-old Temple is the game, will stay with readers for a long time.

Edition: Pages: 384, Format: 212x152 mm, Year: Year of publication: 2025, binding: hardcover, Publisher: Literanova, Number of pages: 384, Binding: hardcover, Format: 212x152 mm