Flags in the Dust explores the Sartoris family of Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, focusing on their post-Civil War struggles and the complexities of Southern identity. The text presents multiple characters navigating themes of loss, memory, and the changing social landscape. The narrative portrays both the older generation clinging to tradition and younger characters grappling with a world altered by war and modernity. The author utilizes rich, descriptive language and dialogue to immerse the reader in the nuances of Southern culture. Interwoven are accounts of the family's history, which are contrasted against current affairs such as social class, agriculture, and war. There are many underlying themes that surround family history, identity, and the challenges of adapting to a changing world, portraying how a community responds to change.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Flags-Vintage-International-William-Faulkner/dp/0307946762?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=fbd33289240a70c99fea3565c292ad63&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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