Faulkner, Mississippi: 9780374153922: Glissant, Edouard, Lewis, Barbara, Spear, Thomas C.

The book "Reassessing William Faulkner" by Edouard Glissant offers a fresh perspective on the works of one of America's most celebrated authors, providing a thoughtful reevaluation of his racial complexities and influence on notable authors.

Through personal travel experiences in Louisiana and Mississippi, Glissant skillfully sketches the landscape while highlighting the alienation he feels in the American South.

The book provides an in-depth overview of Faulkner's life and work, focusing on the Yoknapatawpha saga, before delving into the question of Faulkner and race.

Glissant exposes an ambivalent tendency in Faulkner's work to portray black people as irrational and bestial while acknowledging the South's mistreatment of African-Americans.

The book also explores connections between Faulkner and French colonial writers such as Camus and Saint-John Perse.

While the author's focus widens, his reflections on contemporary life and theoretical matters form a sometimes bewildering collage.

This thought-provoking analysis is sure to resonate with readers interested in American literature, race relations, and the complexities of human experience.