For decades now literary critics have universally praised
Faulkner as one of the greatest writers of the modern era, yet
students assigned to read his novels in university, college, and
high school classes continue to struggle to make sense of his
convoluted plots, prolix style, and complex characterizations. The
broadest treatment to date of a topic of increasing concern, this
book is designed to provide fresh strategies and practical
suggestions for the classroom study of several of Faulkner's finest
novels and stories, including "The Sound and the Fury, Absalom,
Absalom , Light in August, The Unvanquished, " and "Go Down,
Moses."
The contributors, all noted Faulkner scholars who regularly
teach Faulkner works in their courses, employ a variety of critical
theories and approaches. In each chapter, theory is subordinated to
tested classroom methods that both motivate and assist students in
reading the texts and in understanding why Faulkner remains
relevant for contemporary readers. The teaching strategies
described in this book draw upon such diverse matters as cultural
and social analysis, historical context, reading and rhetorical
theory, film and stage techniques, comparative studies, and race,
class, and gender issues.
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