In As I Lay Dying, fifteen characters-most of them with the last name Bundren-take turns narrating the story in streams of consciousness. Nothing is simple.Īs I Lay Dying is famous for its experimental narrative technique, which Faulkner began in his earlier novel The Sound and the Fury. Sounds simple (and depressing) enough, but you have to remember: this is Faulkner. The novel, published after very little editing in 1930, tells the story of the Bundren family traveling to bury their dead mother. William Faulkner wrote his fifth novel, As I Lay Dying, in only six weeks in 1929-in case you wanted to feel bad about the past six weeks of your life. Want more deets? We've also got a complete Online Course about As I Lay Dying, with three weeks worth of readings and activities to make sure you know your stuff.
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