William Faulkner (Twayne's United States Author Series, 1) - Softcover

Hoffman, Frederick J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805774440 ISBN 13: 9780805774443

Publisher: Twayne Pub, 1985

Synopsis

A study of Faulkner's fiction, his approach to his characters, his uses of them, and their role in the general strategy of his fiction.

About this title

About the Author:

William Faulkner (1897-1962) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all American novelists and short-story writers.  His other works include the novels The Sound and the Fury, The Reivers, and Sanctuary.  He twice won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and in 1949 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

From AudioFile:

This collection of recordings begins with William Faulkner himself, reading his brilliant Nobel Prize acceptance speech. Faulkner speaks surprisingly briskly and softly, his light drawl setting the tone for the stories that follow. The all-star cast offers masterful performances of these moody tales. Classic stories such as "A Rose for Emily" and "Barn Burning" are especially engaging, and included in the five-CD set are excerpts from As I Lay Dying, A Fable, and Old Man. Hearing Faulkner's words read aloud so beautifully is extraordinary; even those intimidated by his lengthy sentences will enjoy this nearly flawless collection. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Twayne Pub
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0805774440
• ISBN 13: 9780805774443
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160