Lie Down in Darkness: Early Drafts Of Lie Down In Darkness (Picador Bks.)

By: William Styron

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Synopsis: This portrait of a Southern family&’s downfall was the literary debut of the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Sophie&’s Choice. A finalist for the National Book Award, Lie Down in Darkness centers on the Loftis family—Milton and Helen and their daughters, Peyton and Maudie. The story, told through a series of flashbacks on the day of Peyton&’s funeral, is a powerful depiction of a family doomed by its failure to forget and its inability to love. Written in masterful prose that &“achieves real beauty&” (The Washington Post), William Styron&’s debut novel offers unflinching insight into the ineradicable bonds of place and family. The story of Milton, Helen, and their children reveals much about life&’s losses and disappointments. Lie Down in Darkness, poignant and compelling, is a classic of modern American literature from the author who went on to earn high critical acclaim—with a Pulitzer Prize for The Confessions of Nat Turner and a National Book Award for Sophie&’s Choice—and a place at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. This ebook features a new illustrated biography of William Styron, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Styron family and the Duke University Archives.