As I Lay Dying

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As I Lay Dying is a Southern Gothic novel published in 1930 by American author William Faulkner. It is Faulkner's fifth novel and has been consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century. The title derives from William Marris's 1925 translation of Homer's Odyssey, referencing the similar themes present in both works. The novel employs distinctive literary techniques including stream-of-consciousness writing, multiple narrators, and varying chapter lengths. As a work published in 1930, the novel entered the public domain on January 1, 2026.