Falkner
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname, specifically that of the American novelist William Faulkner: "Falkner" is an alternate spelling of the surname "Faulkner," most famously associated with the Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, who wrote extensively about the American South.
Usage
- As a proper noun referring to the person: Used specifically to refer to William Faulkner, particularly in contexts discussing the original spelling of his family name.
- The author's family name was originally spelled Falkner.
- William Falkner later added the 'u' to become Faulkner.
Advanced Usage
- In literary or biographical contexts: The spelling "Falkner" is primarily used in historical or academic discussions about the author's family background and the evolution of his published name.
- Scholars note that the Falkner family had a significant influence on his stories.
Variants and Related Words
- Faulkner (proper noun): The more common and standard spelling of the novelist's surname.
- William Faulkner is considered one of the greatest American writers.
Synonyms
- William Faulkner: The primary referent when using "Falkner."
- The author of The Sound and the Fury: A descriptive synonym referencing his famous work.
Noun
- United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)