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William Faulkner

William Faulkner was a Nobel Prize-winning American author. One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, his reputation is based on his novels, novellas and short stories. He was also a published poet and an occasional screenwriter. (Source.)

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American writer (1897-1962)

Born 25 September 1897
Died 6 July 1962

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  • Cover of: Novels, 1926-1929

    First published in 2006 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The Lucifer Society: macabre tales by great modern writers.
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    First published in 1972 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Twice-Told Tales: an anthology of short fiction
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    First published in 1966 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The experience of literature
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    First published in 1955 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: A Treasury of Civil War stories
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    First published in 1983 — 3 editions
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    First published in 1975 — 3 editions
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    First published in 1994 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: William Faulkner Reads

    First published in 1989 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Doctor Martino and other stories: holograph manuscripts and typescripts

    First published in 1934 — 3 editions
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    First published in 1953 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The Situation of the Story
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  • Cover of: The other persuasion
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    Cover of edition otherpersuasiona00klei First published in 1977 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Novels, 1936-1940: Absalom, Absalom! / The Unvanquished / If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem [The Wild Palms] / The Hamlet
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  • Cover of: Novels, 1942-1954: Go Down, Moses / Intruder in the Dust / Requiem for a Nun / A Fable
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  • Cover of: The Story and Its Writer: An Introduction to Short Fiction: Compact Eighth Edition
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    First published in 2010 — 3 editions
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American writer (1897-1962)

Born 25 September 1897
Died 6 July 1962

Subjects

Fiction, death, short stories, Children's fiction, allegory, change, gentleman's agreements, nonlinear narrative, recluses, American fiction (fictional works by one author), tradition, short story, Mentally ill women, Short stories, Social life and customs, American literature, Satanism, Puritans, catechism, Young men, Devil, Classic Literature, Detective and mystery stories, History, Boys

Places

Mississippi, Jefferson, Yoknapatawpha County, Massachusetts, United States, New England, Salem Village, New York, Justice of the Peace Court, Wall Street, Alabama, Owl Creek Bridge, Araby, Araby bazaar, North Richmond Street, Ireland, Mallard residence, Galway, England, India, Dublin, Italy, London, Missouri, Padua

People

Emily Grierson, Homer Barron, Mr. Grierson, Tobe, Colonel Sartoris, William Faulkner (1897-1962), Devil, Faith Brown, Goodman Brown, Goody Cloyse, Abner Snopes, Lennie Snopes, Major de Spain, Mr. Harris, Sartoris Snopes, Bartleby, Cicero, Ginger Nut, John Jacob Astor, Lizzie, Nippers, Turkey, Peyton Farquhar, Mangan's sister, Fortunato

Time

Antebellum era, 19th century, 1600s, 20th century, 1861-65, Carnival, Civil War, 1861-1865, 1861-1865, American Civil War, 1692, 1888, 1890, 20e siecle, Civil War, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, carnival, 1865-, 1865-1877, 1912, 1920s, 1940's, 19e siecle, 20e siècle, 21st century, December

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Alternative names

  • W. Faulkner

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January 13, 2025 Edited by raybb Edited without comment.
March 3, 2024 Edited by bitnapper Edited without comment.
March 3, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
March 11, 2023 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import