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A Student's Guide to William Faulkner
William Faulkner was raised on legends. He absorbed the skills of storytelling as he sat on the steps of the courthouse in Oxford, listening to the locals tell their tales. His own family history and the stories of Civil War generals and scoundrels all combined in his memory. As a writer, he created a body of literature that would tell more than just stories. Today, Faulkner is considered one of the most important Southern writers and one of the greatest American authors of all time.
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Understanding Literature series. These accessible author studies explore the biographical and historical factors that influenced O'Neill's plays or Faulkner's fiction. Each title includes a synopsis of the subject's life and brief critical analysis of selected works. Though dry, the books provide solid background for understanding some American literary classics. A few photographs help break up the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2009
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