Soldiers' Pay

Description: Soldiers' Pay Soldiers' Pay William Faulkner William Faulkner's novel Soldiers' Pay (1926) is a poignant exploration of the effects of war on individuals and society. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and revolves around the return of Lieutenant Donald Mahon, a severely wounded soldier, to his hometown in Mississippi. Mahon is left physically and emotionally scarred, embodying the trauma and disillusionment experienced by many veterans. The novel unfolds through the perspectives of various characters who intersect with Mahon’s life. These include his fiancée, who struggles with her own conflicted emotions and societal expectations, and the residents of the town, who grapple with their perceptions of heroism and sacrifice. The narrative captures the stark contrast between Mahon's heroic image and the harsh reality of his condition. Faulkner's portrayal of Mahon's plight serves as a critique of the glorification of war and the shallow, often indifferent responses of society toward returning soldiers. The novel's exploration of personal and communal disintegration reflects Faulkner's broader themes of moral decay and existential despair. Through its richly textured narrative and complex characterizations, Soldiers' Pay offers a compelling examination of the personal costs of conflict and the often-painful journey of reintegration into civilian life. Play sample: Product Details Read by: czandra Length: 9 hours 33 minutes Type: Solo reading Media: MP3 CD Package: CD in paper sleeve Item No.: CD-1361 List Price: $4.49 Credits Production Book Coordinator: czandra Meta Coordinator: TriciaG Proof Listener: KevinS Artwork Cover: Design adapted from first edition cover Inset: First edition dust jacket for Soldiers' Pay Inset: William Faulkner, 1954, photo by Carl Van Vechten The Recordings About MP3 Audio This MP3 digital audiobook is duplicated on compact disc in the MP3 audio format and is designed to play on any computer. It will play on CD and DVD players that are designed with MP3 capability. The files contained in an MP3 CD can be imported and played on mobile devices such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android tablets and smart phones and on PSP (Play Station Portable) and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) devices. Your CD/DVD player or mobile device owner’s manual should specify whether the device has MP3 compatibility. 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Table of Contents Track Title Length 1 01 - Chapter 1, part 1 56:00 2 02 - Chapter 1, part 2 21:00 3 03 - Chapter 1, part 3 16:00 4 04 - Chapter 1, parts 4 & 5 05:00 5 05 - Chapter 2, part 1 25:00 6 06 - Chapter 2, part 2 44:00 7 07 - Chapter 2, part 3 59:00 8 08 - Chapter 2, parts 4 & 5 47:00 9 09 - Chapter 3, parts 1 & 2 20:00 10 10 - Chapter 3, parts 3 & 4 57:00 11 11 - Chapter 3, parts 5 - 8 32:00 12 12 - Chapter 3, parts 9 - 11 58:00 13 13 - Chapter 3, parts 12 - 14 02:00 14 14 - Chapter 4, parts 1 - 3 43:00 15 15 - Chapter 4, parts 4 & 5 54:00 16 16 - Chapter 4, parts 6 & 7 39:00 17 17 - Chapter 5, parts 1 - 4 18:00 18 18 - Chapter 5, parts 5 - 9 01:00 19 19 - Chapter 5, parts 10 - 12 49:00 20 20 - Chapter 5, parts 13 - 15 21:00 21 21 - Chapter 6, parts 1 & 2 32:00 22 22 - Chapter 6, parts 3 - 5 49:00 23 23 - Chapter 7, parts 1 - 6 15:00 24 24 - Chapter 7, parts 7 - 13 30:00 25 25 - Chapter 8 10:00 26 26 - Chapter 9, parts 1 - 5 22:00 27 27 - Chapter 9, parts 6 - 8 54:00 Terms and Conditions Terms of Sale The buyer can pay using the Checkout button when the listing ends or wait to receive an automated email invoice shortly after the listing ends with totals and payment instructions. 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