Lie Down in Darkness
novel by Styron
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Lie Down in Darkness is the debut novel by American author William Styron, published in 1951. The novel is set in Styron's native tidewater Virginia and tells the story of a young woman from a loveless family who struggles with her sanity before ultimately committing suicide. The narrative explores themes of family dysfunction and psychological distress.1
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