Sometimes called the American Shakespeare, William Faulkner is
known for providing poignant and accurate renderings of the human
condition, creating a world of colorful characters in his fictional
Yoknapatawpha County, and writing in a style that is both distinct
and demanding. Though he is known as a Southern writer, his appeal
transcends regional and even national boundaries. Since winning the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950, he has been the subject of more
than 5,000 scholarly books and articles. Academic interest in his
career has been matched by popular acclaim, with some of his works
adapted for the cinema. This reference is an authoritative guide to
Faulkner's life, literature, and legacy.
The encyclopedia includes nearly 500 alphabetically arranged
entries for topics related to Faulkner and his world. Included are
entries for his works and major characters and themes, as well as
the literary and cultural contexts in which his texts were
conceived, written, and published. There are also entries for
relatives, friends, and other persons important to Faulkner's
biography; historical events, persons, and places; social and
cultural developments; and literary and philosophical terms and
movements. The entries are written by expert contributors who bring
a broad range of perspectives and experience to their analysis of
his work. Entries typically conclude with suggestions for further
reading, and the volume closes with a bibliography and detailed
index.
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