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In CliffsNotes on Light in August, you meet the character of Joe Christmas, the protagonist, whom critics say is the only tragic figure in 20th-century literature. Joe's journey of self-realization and self-acceptance makes us aware that people must become a part of the community and assume responsibility not only for their own actions but also for the actions of fellow man.
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Cliffsnotes Light in August

Literature & Fiction

Roberts, James Lamar

History & Criticism

Cliff Notes

This is the classic adventure story of three musketeers who are joined by a younger member, D'Artagnan. Rollicking fun, high jinks, and amorous forays all go into the grand plot to foul up political machinations.

The Three Musketeers

British & Irish

These Notes present a clear discussion of the action and thought of Faulkner's The Unvanquished, and a concise interpretation of its artistic merits and its significance.

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The Three Musketeers

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