William Faulkner A to Z

by A. Nicholas Fargnoli

Publisher's description: One of the greatest and most influential American writers of the literary canon, William Faulkner is remembered for novels and short stories that explore the complex culture and tragic legacy of the American South. Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1949, Faulkner's works--As I Lay Dying; Light in August; The Sound and the Fury; Absalom, Absalom!; "The Bear;" and many others--are read and studied throughout the world. William Faulkner A to Z is the first comprehensive reference to his life, writings, and characters, as well as the people, events, and ideas that influenced him as a person and a writer.