William Faulkner
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William Faulkner
Summary
William Faulkner is a human[1]. He was born in New Albany[2]. He was born on September 25, 1897[3]. He died in Byhalia[4]. He died on July 6, 1962[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,117 views/month, #4,040 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Faulkner was born in New Albany[2].
- William Faulkner died in Byhalia[4].
- William Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897[3].
- William Faulkner died on July 6, 1962[5].
- Burial took place at Oxford Memorial Cemetery[12].
- William Faulkner's father was Murry Faulkner[13].
- Among William Faulkner's spouses was Estelle Oldham Faulkner[14].
- William Faulkner held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was William Faulkner's native language[16].
- William Faulkner's professions included screenwriter[6].
- William Faulkner's professions included poet[7].
- William Faulkner worked as a novelist[8].
- William Faulkner worked as a short story writer[9].
- William Faulkner worked as a playwright[10].
- William Faulkner worked as a children's writer[17].
- William Faulkner's field of work was novel[18].
- William Faulkner was educated at University of Virginia[19].
- William Faulkner was educated at University of Mississippi[20].
- A notable work attributed to William Faulkner is The Sound and the Fury[21].
- A notable work attributed to William Faulkner is As I Lay Dying[22].
- A notable work attributed to William Faulkner is Light in August[23].
- A notable work attributed to William Faulkner is Absalom, Absalom![24].
- A notable work attributed to William Faulkner is A Rose for Emily[25].
- William Faulkner received the Nobel Prize in Literature[26].
- William Faulkner received the National Book Award[27].
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Origins and Family
William Faulkner's place of birth was New Albany[2]. He was born on September 25, 1897[3]. His father was Murry Faulkner[13]. American English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Virginia[19], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30], headquartered in Charlottesville[31] and University of Mississippi[20], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1848[34], headquartered in University[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], playwright[10], and children's writer[17]. William Faulkner's field of work was novel[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Sound and the Fury[21], a literary work[36]; As I Lay Dying[22], a literary work[37]; Light in August[23], a written work[38]; Absalom, Absalom![24], a literary work[39]; and A Rose for Emily[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[26], a literary award[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1901[42]; National Book Award[27], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1936[45]; Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[46], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1948[49]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[50], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; O. Henry Award[53], a literary award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1919[56]; and William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[57], a literary award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1925[60].
Personal Life
Among William Faulkner's spouses was Estelle Oldham Faulkner[14]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[61].
Death and Burial
William Faulkner died on July 6, 1962[5]. He died in Byhalia[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[62]. He is buried at Oxford Memorial Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
William Faulkner ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,117 views/month, #4,040 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He has been cited as an influence by George R. R. Martin[65], a writer[66], b. 1948[67], of United States[68], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[69]; Bret Easton Ellis[70], a writer[71], b. 1964[72], of United States[73], specialised in performing arts[74]; Wendell Berry[75], a poet[76], 1934–2026[77], of United States[78], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[79], specialised in English-language literature[80]; Cormac McCarthy[81], a novelist[82], 1933–2023[83], of United States[84], awarded the National Book Award for Fiction[85], specialised in drama[86]; Gabriel García Márquez[87], a novelist[88], 1927–2014[89], of Colombia[90], awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature[91], specialised in novel[92]; and Toni Morrison[93], a writer[94], 1931–2019[95], of United States[96], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[97], specialised in poetry[98].
FAQs
Where was William Faulkner born?
Born in New Albany[2], William Faulkner…
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[13].
Who was William Faulkner married to?
William Faulkner's spouses include Estelle Oldham Faulkner[14].
What did William Faulkner do for work?
William Faulkner worked as screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], and playwright[10].
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[46], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[50].
Who did William Faulkner influence?
William Faulkner has been cited as an influence by George R. R. Martin[65], Bret Easton Ellis[70], Wendell Berry[75], and Cormac McCarthy[81].