faulkner

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faulkner

A student reads a novel by Faulkner for a literature class.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • William Faulkner: An American novelist, originally surnamed Falkner, renowned for his literary works that explore the complex social and moral landscape of the American South. He is a central figure in 20th-century literature.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Faulkner is used to refer to the author himself, his body of work, or the distinctive literary style and thematic content associated with him.
    • It functions as a singular proper noun and is typically not pluralized.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Many consider Faulkner one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century.
    • The course focuses on the novels of Faulkner.
    • Her writing shows a clear influence of Faulkner.
Advanced Usage
  • "Faulknerian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or complex narrative techniques of William Faulkner.
    • The novel's dense, stream-of-consciousness prose is truly Faulknerian.
Variants and Related Words
  • Falkner: The original spelling of the family surname, sometimes referenced in biographical contexts.
  • Faulknerian: (Adjective) Pertaining to the style or themes of William Faulkner.
Synonyms
  • William Faulkner: The full name of the author.
  • Nobel laureate: A term referencing his achievement of winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949.
Notes
  • As a proper noun referring to a specific person, does not have phrasal verbs or idioms directly derived from it. Discussions typically center on his life, his individual works (e.g., , ), or his literary legacy.
faulkner

A student reads a novel by Faulkner for a literature class.

Noun
  1. United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)

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