As I Lay Dying is a 1930 Southern Gothic[1] novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century.[2][3][4] The title is derived from William Marris's 1925 translation of Homer's Odyssey,[5] referring to the similar themes of both works.
The novel uses a stream-of-consciousness writing technique, multiple narrators, and varying chapter lengths. The work will enter the public domain on January 1, 2026.[a]
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Obligation is an important theme of the novel. The family is bringing Addie's body to Jefferson, to bury her as she wished to be buried. There is much talk about duty. Addie herself speaks of duty regarding her relationship to Anse; to hear her...
Cash is a martyr who sacrifices his own well-being to provide for others. In this sense he becomes a Christ-figure in the story.
