William Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying' is a groundbreaking modernist novel narrated through 15 distinct voices, offering an unparalleled look into the minds of the Bundren family. It chronicles their arduous and often darkly humorous journey to bury their deceased matriarch, Addie, in her hometown. Set against the backdrop of rural Mississippi, the novel explores themes of grief, duty, poverty, and the complex, sometimes contradictory, nature of family bonds. Faulkner masterfully employs his signature stream-of-consciousness technique, creating a fragmented yet profoundly cohesive portrayal of human consciousness and the diverse ways individuals grapple with loss and the demands of life.