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William Styron was an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, born on June 11, 1925, in Newport News, Virginia. He is best known for his works that explore themes of mental illness, slavery, and the human condition. Styron's notable novels include "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice," which earned him the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1980. His writing often delved into complex psychological landscapes and offered profound insights into the struggles of individuals and society. Styron's literary contributions continue to be celebrated, making him an influential figure in American literature.

The good writing of any age has always been the product of s

The good writing of any age has always been the product of someone's neurosis, and we'd have a mighty dull literature if all the writers that came along were a bunch of happy chuckleheads.

William Styron, interview, Write

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