As I Lay Dying
About this book
Written in stream-of-consciousness style with multiple narrators, the story follows a journey wherein the family of a dead woman try to transport her body to her birthplace in Mississippi in accordance with her wishes. When a ford across a river is flooded they are forced to take a roundabout route and it becomes a desperate race to complete their mission before the body begins to decompose.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 193649 readers · 250 pages · ≈ 4 h 38 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read As I Lay Dying?
About ≈ 4 h 38 m — 250 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is As I Lay Dying?
250 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is As I Lay Dying?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has As I Lay Dying been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include As I Lay Dying (2013).
Is As I Lay Dying in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in As I Lay Dying?
The main characters include William Faulkner (1897-1962).
Where does As I Lay Dying take place?
It is set in Mississippi during Early 20th century, 1920s.
Who wrote As I Lay Dying?
William Faulkner.
Where can I read As I Lay Dying online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library