William Faulkner Quotes
A collection of quotes by William Faulkner.
William Faulkner was an acclaimed American writer born on September 25, 1897, in New Albany, Mississippi. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century and a prominent figure in Southern literature. Faulkner's work is known for its complex narrative style, stream-of-consciousness technique, and exploration of themes such as race, identity, and the decline of the American South.
After completing his education, Faulkner briefly attended the University of Mississippi but dropped out to pursue a writing career. He published his first novel, "Soldiers' Pay," in 1926, but it was his third novel, "The Sound and the Fury" (1929), that gained him critical acclaim. Faulkner went on to write numerous other acclaimed novels, including "As I Lay Dying" (1930), "Light in August" (1932), and "Absalom, Absalom!" (1936).
In addition to his novels, Faulkner also wrote short stories, essays, and plays. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949 for his powerful and artistically unique contribution to American literature. Faulkner's literary achievements and impact on the American literary landscape continue to be celebrated to this day.
William Faulkner passed away on July 6, 1962, in Byhalia, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of influential and enduring works that have solidified his place in the pantheon of great American writers.
