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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: Danger: Great stories of mystery and suspense from the Saturday evening post

    First published in 1967 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Salmagundi, and a poem by Ernest M. Hemingway.

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  • Cover of: William Faulkner's library, a catalogue.: Compiled with an introd. by Joseph Blotner.

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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, Social life and customs, American literature, Short stories, 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
February 17, 2010 Edited by Winnie Updated information from Wikipedia