Go Down, Moses

By William Faulkner | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.” —William Faulkner, on receiving the Nobel Prize
 
Go Down, Moses is composed of seven interrelated stories, all of them set in Faulkner’s mythic Yoknapatawpha County. From a variety of perspectives, Faulkner examines the complex, changing relationships between blacks and whites, between man and nature, weaving a cohesive novel rich in implication and insight.

Editions of Go Down, Moses

Hardcover
ISBN 9780679601746
Hardcover
ISBN 9780394426464
Paperback
ISBN 9780679732174
EBook
ISBN 9780307792143
EBook
ISBN 9780735254350

Read an Excerpt

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.” —William Faulkner, on receiving the Nobel Prize
 
Go Down, Moses is composed of seven interrelated stories, all of them set in Faulkner’s mythic Yoknapatawpha County. From a variety of perspectives, Faulkner examines the complex, changing relationships between blacks and whites, between man and nature, weaving a cohesive novel rich in implication and insight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go Down, Moses about?

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.” —William Faulkner, on receiving the Nobel Prize
 
Go Down, Moses is composed of seven interrelated stories, all of them set in Faulkner’s mythic Yoknapatawpha County. From a variety of perspectives, Faulkner examines the complex, changing relationships between blacks and whites, between man and nature, weaving a cohesive novel rich in implication and insight.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Go Down, Moses?

Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories

Where can I read a sample of Go Down, Moses?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679601746

Is Go Down, Moses part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Vintage International

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Go Down, Moses?

William Faulkner

Who is the Publisher of the book Go Down, Moses?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Go Down, Moses is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679601746) and hardcover(ISBN 9780394426464) and paperback(ISBN 9780679732174) and ebook(ISBN 9780307792143) and ebook(ISBN 9780735254350)

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