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William Faulkner

William Faulkner was a Nobel Prize-winning American author. One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, his reputation is based on his novels, novellas and short stories. He was also a published poet and an occasional screenwriter. (Source.)

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American writer (1897-1962)

Born 25 September 1897
Died 6 July 1962

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American writer (1897-1962)

Born 25 September 1897
Died 6 July 1962

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Fiction death short stories Children's fiction allegory change gentleman's agreements nonlinear narrative recluses American fiction (fictional works by one author) tradition Mentally ill women short story Short stories Social life and customs American literature Satanism Puritans catechism Devil Young men Classic Literature Detective and mystery stories History Boys

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Mississippi Jefferson Yoknapatawpha County Massachusetts United States New England Salem Village New York Justice of the Peace Court Wall Street Alabama Owl Creek Bridge Araby Araby bazaar North Richmond Street Ireland Mallard residence Galway England India Dublin Italy London Padua University of Padua

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Emily Grierson Homer Barron Mr. Grierson Tobe Colonel Sartoris William Faulkner (1897-1962) Devil Faith Brown Goodman Brown Goody Cloyse Abner Snopes Lennie Snopes Major de Spain Mr. Harris Sartoris Snopes Bartleby Cicero Ginger Nut John Jacob Astor Lizzie Nippers Turkey Peyton Farquhar Mangan's sister Fortunato

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Antebellum era 19th century 1600s 20th century 1861-65 Carnival Civil War, 1861-1865 1861-1865 American Civil War 1692 1888 1890 20e siecle Civil War Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 carnival 1865- 1865-1877 1912 1920s 1940's 19e siecle 20e siècle 21st century December

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  • W. Faulkner
  • William Cuthbert Faulkner
  • william faulkner
  • By (author) William Faulkner
  • Faulkner. William
  • WILLIAM FAULKNER
  • Faulkner,William.
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