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“Some days in late August at home are like this, the air thin and eager like this, with something in it sad and nostalgic and familiar.”

Quote by William Faulkner

Book:FAULKNER READER

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FAULKNER READER

This reader includes a selection of short stories, essays, and excerpts from Faulkner's novels, providing a comprehensive overview of his writing and the complexities of his narrative techniques. more

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William Faulkner

William Faulkner, an American writer born on September 25, 1897, and died on July 6, 1962. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound descriptions of Southern society and history, Faulkner is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. more

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