William Faulkner's The Unvanquished is a novel following the Sartoris family through the American Civil War and Reconstruction, exploring themes of honor, violence, and the impossibility of escaping history. Through interconnected stories, Faulkner examines how war shapes individuals and communities, and how the past refuses to stay buried. The novel becomes a meditation on the South's complicated relationship with its own history and the violence required to maintain power.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Faulkner refused to romanticize the South or its history. This novel reminds us that understanding the past requires confronting its ugliness, and that some wounds never fully heal.

DETAILS: • Author: William Faulkner • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 29, 1991 • ISBN: 9780679736523 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days