william faulkner
Definition
- Proper noun:
- William Faulkner: An American novelist, originally named Falkner, renowned for his literary works that primarily explore the lives, history, and complex social issues of people in the southern United States. He is a major figure in 20th-century literature.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- William Faulkner won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949.
- Many literature students analyze the novels of William Faulkner.
- The town of Oxford, Mississippi, is closely associated with William Faulkner.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to his literary style or legacy: The name "William Faulkner" is often used to denote his distinctive narrative techniques, such as stream of consciousness and complex time structures.
- The novel's prose shows a clear influence of William Faulkner.
- As a metonym for Southern Gothic literature: His name can represent the genre or thematic concerns of Southern American literature.
- This story has a very William Faulkner-esque atmosphere of decay and family secrets.
Variants and Related Words
- Faulknerian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the works, style, or themes of William Faulkner.
- The novel's dense, layered narrative is truly Faulknerian.
Synonyms
- Author of The Sound and the Fury: A reference by one of his most famous works.
- Nobel laureate from Mississippi: Describing his achievement and origin.
Related Phrases
- The Yoknapatawpha County novels: Refers to the cycle of many of his novels set in a fictional county, based on his native region.
- She is writing her thesis on community in William Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County novels.
Noun
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United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
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