As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner is a Southern Gothic novel that follows the Bundren family's journey to bury their mother, Addie, in Jefferson, Mississippi. Told through 15 distinct perspectives, the novel delves into themes of death, identity, and the human condition. Set in the rural South during the Great Depression, Faulkner's innovative narrative technique offers a profound exploration of family, duty, and existential struggle.