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ebook Sanctuary · Study Guides: English Literature

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"Sanctuary" by William Faulkner was first published in 1931. It was his first highly successful novel that brought him name and fame.

The novel is often regarded as one of Faulkner's most controversial novel, because it is based on the theme of rape.

"Sanctuary" proved to be William Faulkner's commercial and critical breakthrough. The novel established the author's literary reputation.

According to William Faulkner, he had written "Sanctuary" only for money. He did claim that it was a potboiler. Scholars and Faulkner's friends continued to debate over Faulkner's claims for years.

Literature Help: Sanctuary
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Characters
Major Characters
Minor Characters
Chapter Three: Summary of the Novel
Chapter Four: More about Sanctuary

Literature Help