Struggling with the Past - Faulkner and the Modern World, Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2013. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Mostly about family back home. Some books are easy and breezy; this is not. Please try again. Unable to add item to List. But Faulkner reworked these stories in order to make them into what he called a novel, so he could have removed Part 4 and turned it into its own story. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books). Masterful storytelling in a quality book product. Here is one of the great books. "Thus spoke the Lord", bold Moses said, Let my people go! by William … Find all the books, read about the author, and more. When you're trying to uphold this standard while you're dealing with diminished capacity for concentration, the result is a really drawn-out read, and that's not in the interest of my communion with the book. His stories usually start in the middle and then jump around time-wise; you are not always sure of whom he is talking about. I believe there is no one out there that can ever compare to his ability to tell a story...it doesn't even feel like so much a story than a history of a town. He is a masterful storyteller and I have some catching up to do in American Literature. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. [Chorus] Em Am7 Go down, Moses, B B7 Em Way down in Egypts land. “Israel” refers to the Jews who are destined to live in the promised land of Israel, but are instead being kept as slaves by the Egyptian Pharaoh. 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Go down Moses Other Title Negro spiritual Let my people go Summary Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra Contributor Names Lapitino, Francis J. Go down, go down, Moses, go down to the city of New Orleans. "The Fire and the Hearth" is almost a short novel, which can stand alone, but the reader would miss the richness of the work without the context of all the pieces. When I read this book in school I really had to get past Faulkner's indirect and colloquial writing style - it pissed me off for some reason and I just had a lot of trouble getting through it. `Go Down Moses' generally gives personal highlights (or lowlights) of the 200-year history of a family that had both black and white branches descended from the same man. Isaac McCaslin is sixteen. It is a format that reflects the human memory. This Has been a wonderful reading experience. by Vintage. Set in Faulkner’s fictional Yoknapatawpha county, the book contains some of … Go part the muddy water. Most of these changes are for the good, some not - but in all cases, man's struggle to keep up with the change is both heroic and tragic. Clearly I should rate this as amazing, since it no doubt is, but as a casual reader, reading it purely for pleasure, I'd just say it's a very enjoyable book but not necessarily the most pleasurable reading experience. GO DOWN MOSES The spiritual is in the call-and-response pattern: a leader sings the verses with some rhythmic freedom, either unaccompanied or with only light accompaniment; the entire congregation sings the phrases "Let my people go!" It is completely worth it the effort, however, because once it all comes together, it is simply one of the greatest American works ever written. First time reading this one for me. “I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. You have things to do, children to feed, even work you get paid for. "Don't you see? If you're referring to the stream of conscious stuff- the sentences that take. Especially poignant now, "Moses" is a raggedy collection of connected, nested stories centered on a family lineage that mixes both white and black, free and slave (or ex-slave) and ultimately highlights the futility of them all against an unwavering wildness that can only be dealt with by destroying it. Lines five and seven elaborate on the story of Moses by describing the condition of the Jews. Some subtle happening or remark might have great meaning (and I'm sure I missed a lot of these); different parts of the book amplify other parts, both forward and backwards - in that sense the story sort of seeps into you from all directions. They are oppressed, that is, burdened, to such an extent that they cann… But the screen…it’s holding you hostage.... “I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. His southern point of view from the Jim Crow south is jaw dropping. It's beautiful throughout. An imaginary town, but a truthful town nonetheless. Seven stories centered around three families (one of them black) descended from a single pioneer/plantation owner. My favorite story was called "The Bear" and it probably the most famous one in this book. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It is an odd time to be reading about the traditions, sentiments, ironies and contradictions of life in the Deep South. Go Down, Moses is particularly difficult because you have to navigate through seven interconnected stories involving one incredibly diverse, multi-generational family. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Some subtle happening or remark might have great meaning (and I'm sure I missed a lot of these); different parts of the book amplify other. William Cuthbert Faulkner was a Nobel Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. It's rewarding to stick with it and read the whole thing, to see how ideas about race, blood, family identity, national identity, justice, and human dignity come together in the interconnected lives of the characters. For example, "The Bear" poses great difficulty for the reader to the point of giving up on it unless "stories" preceding it have been read. The elderly Isaac McCaslin tells a story about what happened to his older cousin McCaslin Edmonds when McCaslin was a child in the first story “Was.” One day, McCaslin accompanied his Uncle Buck in pursuit of an escaped slave named Tomey’s Turl. The McCaslin family tree is very Old Testament with a lot of begat-ing at advanced ages and intermingling of the families. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. One of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, his reputation is based mostly on his novels, novellas, and short stories. Granted that my people brought the curse unto the land: maybe for that reason their descendants alone can - not resist it, not combat it - maybe just endure and outlast it until the curse is lifted" from The Bear in Go Down, Moses. They are satisfying to read and keep in a personal library. Suddenly I realized that Faulkner was, in fact, hilarious, and I was having a great time reading the book. You can follow the narrative. Glad it was selected because I likely would not have tackled it without the election of this "book of the month". As a long-time teacher of Faulkner, I bought this for a friend. Except that one of the stories is almost completely unrelated (except thematically) to the plot. Faulkner's technique in Go Down, Moses is to present stories whose full significance in the overall history of his characters is not apparent until later in the book. This novel, which is a collection of tales out of the Mississippi delta, encompasses a century of life, a war that splintered the country, the racial lines that divide then cross and mingle, the ever-changing land itself, and annual male rites of passage in the hunt. However, “The Bear” is marred by its fourth part, which is unrelated to parts 1, 2, 3 and 5. There is no good reason for ideas and sentence structure to be so convoluted as to be undecipherable. I have had a difficult time describing this book when recommending it to my friends. “Go Down, Moses” is the distillation of their understanding of this text – a lyrical and forceful sung sermon. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. flag. As usual, a journey into the Mississippi of William Faulkner is not recommended for someone looking for a light read in the dentist office. When I'm away from Faulkner's works, I always think of them as "hard", "confusing", "over-the-top". Modern Library editions such as this are high quality books. Tell ol' Pharaoh, Let my people go. It’s about hunting -- not just a bear, but hunting a slave, a husband, buried treasure, dignity, or the shrinking wilderness. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It's origin is unknown but apparently from slaves themselves, after slave owners incautiously exposed them to Christian Church services that would have featured Bible readings or sermons relating the story of Moses bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. And the earth dont want to just keep things, hoard them; it wants to use them again.”. My favorite story was called "The Bear" and it probably the most famous one in this book. Relationships and kinships between the black and white races, man vs. nature, old vs. young, are some recurring themes that are part of the magic that binds you to this w. I find it difficult to review this novel, so I will leave that to others more proficient at doing so. Some adjectives just off the top of my head: powerful, amazing, unbearably sad, jubilantly comic. 1)The structure really added something. I know this isn't going to be much of a review...people always want the whys and wherefores for why people give the rating they give...Right now, it is simply because I 'heart' Faulkner. Can't say I'm a Faulkner fan. In this book, Faulkner shows such a profound level of insight into how we cope with what we must and create what we need. and arr. This spiritual was probably well known before its first publication in sheet music form in December 1861 as “The Song of the Contrabands” subtitled “O! Because often our own thoughts are incredibly convoluted and confusing. Also, for anyone who wants to read Faulkner and understand what the fuss is all about, this is a great example of some of his challenging textual tricks--dialogue in which voices of characters can easily be mixed up, narratives that can be confusing because they're full of pronouns whose referents are hard to identify, interweaving of past and present events--in a text that is readable. Tell ol' Pharaoh, Let my people go. Yes the lord said 'go down, Moses Way down in Egypt land Tell all pharaohs to Let my people go!' Why bother? I know this isn't going to be much of a review...people always want the whys and wherefores for why people give the rating they give...Right now, it is simply because I 'heart' Faulkner. 4.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings. Previous Next "The Bear" Section 1. My only complaint about this collection is some of the stories seemed more like novella than short stories. This is a problem I have with Faulkner the man, I have nothing bad to say about this book. Start by marking “Go Down, Moses” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I would place this in my top 5 favorite Faulkner novels, although I have a hard time thinking of it as a novel. August 2013 selection within the group On the Southern Literary Trail. I would place this in my top 5 favorite Faulkner novels, although I have a hard time thinking of it as a novel. Please try again. He made all pharaohs understand Let my people go! Probably my favorite Faulkner novel. Let My People Go: The Song of the Contrabands." January 30th 1991 "If not I'll smite your first-born dead!" I recommend this to anyone who has ever been curious about Faulkner. BUT, if you can wade through all that, the stories are haunting or humorous but never boring. I read this book over almost a year (with a pause of about 4 months). They are all set in his fictitious Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi. It describes the Exodus story and so it has become common for Jews to sing it during the Seder. I loved not just the tales and the meaning in them but the experience of reading it all. Oppressed so hard they could not stand, Let my people go! I was glad to be familiar with Issetabeha and Ikkemotube before reading "Go Down, Moses" but it's not essential. It was one of the hardest I've read and not just because it's challenging, but also because of the way I read now - trying to make sure I've got every meaning, to do away with every ambiguity before I move onto the next sentence. Go Down,moses Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Unreadable. Go Down, Moses is a 1942 collection of seven related pieces of short fiction by American author William Faulkner, sometimes considered a novel. This is the 6th or 7th William Faulkner book I've read over the years and they are consistent in a couple of ways: they are about the Old South, and they are worth the read if you can hang in. “[] no man is ever free and probably could not bear it if he were...”, “But you cant be alive forever, and you always wear out life long before you have exhausted the possibilities of living. The most prominent character and unifying voice is that of Isaac McCaslin, "Uncle Ike", who will live to be an old man; "uncle to half a county and father to no one." One of the towering figures of American literature, he is the author of. His way of getting deep into the heart and matter of mankind's relationship with mankind and nature is genius. Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt land, tell old Pharao to let my people go! If you think Faulkner is one of the great modernists, as I do - you will agree that this is an incredible novel. Start your 48-hour free trial to unlock this Go Down, Moses study guide. He's been hunting as a real man in the real wilderness for six years. I only say this because I absolutely love this book and want it to be even better, or less unnecessarily difficult. Also, his existential view is a bit depressing: this is all there is, and there might be a god, but one who is really of no particular use. The Sound and the Fury: The Corrected Text, “For range of effect, philosophical weight, originality of style, variety of characterization, humor, and tragic intensity, [Faulkner’s works] are without equal in our time and country.” —Robert Penn Warren. Isaac realizes "later" (probably meaning several years later) that "it had begun long before that," when he had turned ten and had become a hunter. Go Down, Moses (1942) is a collection of seven interrelated short stories by William Faulkner. Seven stories centered around three families (one of them black) descended from a single pioneer/plantation owner. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Faulkner's south in this novel, is a universal story of modern man's struggle with authority, with his history, with the radical changes that the modern world has brought. "Go Down, Moses" This song was originally published as "O! Price New from Used from Audio CD, January 1, 2001 "Please retry" $24.95 . EMBED. I love Sam Fathers as a character and was glad to see him again. Go Down, Moses is a song, a hymn, a spiritual, at once religious and anti-slavery, and a song of the Civil War.. Watch the video for Go Down Moses from Paul Robeson's Songs for Free Men for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. And the earth is shallow; there is not a great deal of it before you come to the rock. However, I liked the wilderness aspect of the book that makes it a great summer/autumn read. When you're trying to uphold this standard while you're dealing with diminished capacity for concentration, the result is a really drawn-out read, and that's not in the interest of my communion with t. I read this book over almost a year (with a pause of about 4 months). I was vaguely familiar with him from Part 3 of "The Collected Stories" which had a few Ikkemotube stories as well. The pages are too tight, but the stories are great! I don’t really think it belongs with the other stories, however. Although Faulkner said he thought of Go Down, Moses as an intact novel, it is organized as a collection of short stories. Some are white former slave owners, some are the former slaves. Let my people go! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. GDM is a saga about two important elements of southern fiction--race and relationships. No more shall they in bondage toil, Because of this, most editions no longer print "and o… $34.75: I wish to return it for credit. Em Am7 Tell old Pharaoh Em B7 Em to let my people go. It would be much better as a separate story. "GO DOWN MOSES" ~ HISTORY "Go Down Moses" is an American Negro spiritual. Refresh and try again. Go Down, Moses The United Methodist Hymnal Number 448 Text: Afro-American spiritual (Ex. Obviously photographed from various sources. This is one of my favourite books, the Harper Perennial kindle edition was full of errors, not merely annoying typographical blunders but, in one case, half a dozen missing lines. I would also reorder a few of the stories, moving “The Fire and the Hearth” to later, after “The Bear”. Though it is generally thought of as a spiritual, it was first recorded as sheet music after having been heard as a rallying cry for the ex-slaves at Fort Monroe in Virginia. Each story takes place in the same location and involves members of the McCaslin family, but each takes place at a different time between the 1850’s and the 1940’s, and the protagonists change. But the experience of reading it is exquisite. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012. Opposed so hard They… View full lyrics Now, I have found that the images in the book pop up all the time in my life, and resonate with profound meaning for me. Please try your request again later. Some are children of owner fathers and slave mothers. The lyrics refer to the biblical account of Moses parting the Red Sea in Exodus 14. Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013. The mosts famous section of this book, "The Bear," is just a wonder for how well it does what Faulkner messes up in works like, For the most part, I liked this book. Some books are easy and breezy; this is not. You know, that sort of thing that only intellectuals read and pretend to understand and enjoy. Chorus Go down, Moses, Way down in Egypt's Land. Something went wrong. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! His way of getting deep into the heart and matter of mankind's relationship with mankind and nature is genius. Part 4 concerns Ike’s discovery of his family’s shame and his subsequent repudiation of his inheritance. "Here, in Go Down, Moses, Faulkner comes most passionately to grips with the moral implications of slavery, the American land, process and materialism, tradition and moral identity- … Thus spoke the lord, bold Moses said: Let my people go! It feels like I've been to a symphony, overwhelmed by the many component parts but the totality is just so great and, to my mind, so well done. If you want to sum up this magnificent novel in one sentence, it could be: "The world is not black and white, no matter how much we try to make it so for simplicity's sake!". Please try again. 3:7-12) Music: Afro-American spiritual; adapt. I find it difficult to review this novel, so I will leave that to others more proficient at doing so. For the most part, I liked this book. They are all set in his fictitious Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi. When Israel was in Egypt land... Let My People Go! For me, reading should be enjoyable and not painful. At his best, Faulkner is like poetry, but often also like a puzzle with one or two pieces missing. Chorus Go down, Moses, Way down in Egypt's Land. Go down Moses Other Title Old Negro spiritual Summary Male vocal double quartet, unaccompanied Contributor Names Brown, Leroy -- Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal Tuskegee Institute Singers -- Vocal Group Neely, Alvin J. If you're careful, you'll know who's talking to whom about whom, and where you are in time. He was also a published poet and an occasional screenwriter. You might misinterpret, for example, the antecedent of a pronoun until some pages after you encounter it; you might not even sort out which characters are given voice until the recognition dawns some time later. Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019. Yes Mel, I am. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Go Down, Moses is a collection of short stories (and two longer stories, "The Fire and the Hearth" and "The Bear") that, together, tell the composite history of the McCaslin family, of the descendents of Carothers McCaslin and the residents of the plantation he founded. Go Down Moses's style of plot is defined as stream of consciousness where events of past, present, and future overlap. What would it have been like to read his stories in the 1940's? First time I ever read Faulkner where I wasn't forced to as part of an English class, and I was finally able to enjoy it. And all that must be somewhere; all that could not have been invented and created just to be thrown away. But the experience of reading it is exquisite. Faulkner tells it all . [Chorus] Em Am7 Go down, Moses, B B7 Em Way down in Egypts land. To see what your friends thought of this book, Because often our own thoughts are incredibly convoluted and confusing. I also appreciated the non-traditional view of the relationships between the white families and their black relatives. Like all of Faulkner's works the language, structure, narrative....well everything can be confusing at times and it takes an extra effort to decipher it all. Relationships and kinships between the black and white races, man vs. nature, old vs. young, are some recurring themes that are part of the magic that binds you to this world and time. The twists and turns of a large extended family that revolves around one character in one way or another while showing the change of life in Mississippi over the course of 80 years. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He is one of the most magnificent story tellers ever. Em Am7 B7 Em [Verse] Em B Em Am So Moses went to Egypt land, Em B7 Em Let My people go Em B Em Am He made old Pharaoh understand, Em B7 Em Let My people go. This is a collection of seven interrelated "short" stories. Some are Native Americans identified as black, others are Native Americans identified as white. This whole land, the whole South, is cursed, and all of us who derive from it, whom it ever suckled, white and black both, lie under the curse? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Some are w. 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