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William Faulkner

Author

1897–1962

Biography

William Faulkner (1897-1962) was an American writer celebrated for his intricate narratives and innovative literary techniques. He is best known for his novels "The Sound and the Fury" (1929), which employs stream-of-consciousness narration, and "As I Lay Dying" (1930), noted for its multiple perspectives. Faulkner's work often explores themes of the Southern experience and the human condition. Key accomplishments include winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949, recognizing his powerful and artistically unique contribution to the modern American novel. Additionally, his novel "A Fable" won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award in 1955. In 1962, he received a second Pulitzer for "The Reivers." Faulkner's writing remains a cornerstone of American literature.

About

Born September 25, 1897

Died July 6, 1962

Birthplace New Albany, United States

Nationality American

Education Dropped out

School University of Mississippi

Resting Place Oxford, Mississippi, United States

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