The Hamlet
William Faulkner Manuscripts
by William Faulkner; Thomas L. McHaney
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Set in Frenchman's Bend, Mississippi, this is the introductory novel in William Faulkner's sweeping "Snopes" trilogy. In THE HAMLET, the ruthless Flem Snopes rises from poverty to power in Frenchman's Bend with the help of a powerful local landowner, Will Varner. When Varner's daughter, Eula, becomes pregnant by another man, Flem marries her--beginning the dynasty that will continue through two more novels.
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Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Vintage Books |
Date 1991 |
Price $4.49 |
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Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Routledge |
Date 1997 |
Price None Available |
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Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Random House Inc |
Date 1940 |
Price $2.99 |
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Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Taylor & Francis |
Date 1987 |
Price None Available |
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