40 pages • 1 hour read
William FaulknerIntruder In The Dust
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1948A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Intruder In The Dust by William Faulkner follows the story of a black man, Lucas Beauchamp, who is wrongfully accused of murdering a white man, Vinson Gowrie, and the subsequent efforts of a white teenager, Charles Mallison, to prove his innocence by navigating ingrained racial tensions and uncovering the town's hidden truths. This book examines themes of racial injustice and wrongful accusations in mid-twentieth-century southern America.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
William Faulkner's Intruder In The Dust is widely praised for its intricate narrative and deep exploration of racial tensions in the South. Critics laud Faulkner's ability to weave complex characters and moral ambiguity, but some note the prose can be challenging. Despite this, its poignant themes and storytelling make it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Intruder In The Dust?
A reader who enjoys Intruder In The Dust by William Faulkner likely appreciates Southern Gothic literature, complex character studies, and themes of race and justice in the American South. Similar audiences might appreciate Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and Toni Morrison’s Beloved.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Race / Racism
Southern Gothic
Mystery / Crime Fiction
American Literature
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Equality