William Faulkner
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Summary
William Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897[1], in New Albany[2]. He died on July 6, 1962[3], in Byhalia[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], poet[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,161 views/month, #4,040 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oxford Memorial Cemetery[11]
- Father: Murry Faulkner[12]
- Spouse: Estelle Oldham Faulkner[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: American English[15]
- Occupation: children's writer[16], writer[17]
- Field of work: novel[18]
- Educated at: University of Virginia[19], University of Mississippi[20]
- Notable work: The Sound and the Fury[21], As I Lay Dying[22], Light in August[23], Absalom, Absalom![24], A Rose for Emily[25]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[26], National Book Award[27], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[28], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[29], O. Henry Award[30], William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[33]
- Influenced by: Honoré de Balzac[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Movement: modernist literature[36]
- Genre: screenplay[37]
- Commons category: William Faulkner[38]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[39], Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library[40], University of Maryland Libraries[41], Harry Ransom Center[42]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[43]
- Family name: Faulkner[44]
- Given name: William[45], Cuthbert[46]
- IPA transcription: ˌwɪljəm ˈfɔːknər[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Faulkner[48]
- Commons gallery: William Faulkner[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Began / founded: 1897-09-25[52]
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Ended / dissolved: 1962-07-06[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ca9b79a-17fb-498a-ab21-64e5d757bb0a[54]
Why It Matters
William Faulkner has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by George R. R. Martin[57], a writer[58], b. 1948[59], of United States[60], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[61]; Bret Easton Ellis[62], a writer[63], b. 1964[64], of United States[65], specialised in performing arts[66]; Wendell Berry[67], a poet[68], 1934–2026[69], of United States[70], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[71], specialised in English-language literature[72]; Cormac McCarthy[73], a novelist[74], 1933–2023[75], of United States[76], awarded the National Book Award for Fiction[77], specialised in drama[78]; Gabriel García Márquez[79], a novelist[80], 1927–2014[81], of Colombia[82], awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature[83], specialised in novel[84]; and John Grisham[85], a writer[86], b. 1955[87], of United States[88], awarded the Helmerich Award[89], specialised in law[90].
FAQs
Where was William Faulkner born?
William Faulkner's place of birth was New Albany[2].
Where did William Faulkner die?
William Faulkner passed away in Byhalia[4].
Who were William Faulkner's parents?
William Faulkner's father was Murry Faulkner[12].
Who was William Faulkner married to?
William Faulkner's spouses include Estelle Oldham Faulkner[13].
What did William Faulkner do for work?
William Faulkner worked as a screenwriter[5], poet[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and playwright[9].
Where did William Faulkner go to school?
William Faulkner was educated at University of Virginia[19] and University of Mississippi[20].
What awards did William Faulkner receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[26], National Book Award[27], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[28], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[29].
Who did William Faulkner influence?
William Faulkner has been cited as an influence by George R. R. Martin[57], Bret Easton Ellis[62], Wendell Berry[67], and Cormac McCarthy[73].