The Daily Double: Two Horse Racing Stories

The Daily Double is a collection of two horse racing stories by award-winning author, William Faulkner. The stories are "The Brooch" and "Delta Autumn." Both stories are set in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, and they both explore the themes of love, loss, and redemption.

In "The Brooch," a young man named Bayard Sartoris falls in love with a woman named Charlotte Rittenmeyer. Charlotte is from a wealthy family, and Bayard is from a poor family. Their love is forbidden, but they are determined to be together. However, their relationship is doomed from the start. Charlotte's family disapproves of Bayard, and Bayard is too proud to accept their help. As a result, the couple is forced to live in poverty and obscurity.

The Daily Double: Two Horse Racing Stories

by Bill Peterson

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In "Delta Autumn," an old man named Isaac McCaslin reflects on his life. Isaac is a wealthy plantation owner, but he is also a haunted man. He is haunted by the memories of his father's death, and he is haunted by the guilt of his own sins. Isaac's life is a tragedy, but it is also a story of redemption. In the end, Isaac finds peace and forgiveness.

The Daily Double is a powerful and moving collection of stories. Faulkner's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable. The stories explore the human condition with depth and insight, and they offer a profound meditation on the nature of love, loss, and redemption.

Awards and Recognition

* The Daily Double won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1955. * The Brooch was adapted into a film in 1957. * Delta Autumn was adapted into a film in 1979.

Critical Reception

* "The Daily Double is a masterpiece of American literature." - The New York Times * "Faulkner's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable." - The Washington Post * "The Daily Double is a powerful and moving collection of stories." - The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

William Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi, in 1897. He is considered one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. Faulkner's work is characterized by its deep exploration of the human condition, its use of stream-of-consciousness, and its lyrical and evocative prose. Faulkner won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. He died in Oxford, Mississippi, in 1962.

Image Descriptions

* **Image 1:** A black-and-white photograph of William Faulkner. * **Image 2:** A black-and-white photograph of a horse race. * **Image 3:** A black-and-white photograph of a young couple. * **Image 4:** A black-and-white photograph of an old man.

The Daily Double: Two Horse Racing Stories

by Bill Peterson

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	554 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	16 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE