In Faulkner's self-described tour de force, a family grants a dying woman her last wish. Addie Bundren will be buried in her hometown. As a storm rages and a simple journey becomes a grueling endeavor, the family reveal their true opinions toward their matriarch. Told from the viewpoints of every family member, Faulkner's epic odyssey exposes their private thoughts, their wants, and fears, and the jealousies and rivalries that lurk beneath the surface. As they endure a series of hardships in their efforts to bring a relative to her final resting place, the realities of Depression-era Mississippi are laid bare for all to see. Harrowing yet compelling, this book takes the reader on an unforgettable emotional journey. Today it is recognized as one of the most brilliant novels of the twentieth century.