Sanctuary tells the story of Temple Drake, a young woman from a wealthy Southern family who is kidnapped and taken to a Memphis brothel. There, she encounters Popeye, a brutal and disfigured man who becomes her protector and lover. The novel explores themes of violence, corruption, and moral decay. It is set in Faulkner''s fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, and is known for its complex narrative structure and its use of stream-of-consciousness techniques.
Recognized as a major work of American literature and is considered one of Faulkner''s most important novels.
Recognized as a major work of American literature and is considered one of Faulkner''s most important novels.
