William Faulkner was born in 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi. He spent most of his life in Oxford, Mississippi, where he worked as a postmaster and wrote novels and short stories. Some of his most famous novels include The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, and Light in August. In 1950, Faulkner received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels and short stories that explored the history and culture of the American South.

1. Influence through Writing
By Michael Holmes
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2. His Life
 Born 1897
 Spent most of his time in Oxford, Mississippi
 Served as a postmaster
 Served in World War I
 Feature writer for the New Orleans Times

3. History
 Born in New Albany, Mississippi.
 Oldest of four sons.
 Parents of Murray Charles Faulkner & Maud Faulkner.
 Began to write poetry at age 13.
 Attended Oxford High School where he played
quarterback on football team,

4. History continued…
 Faulkner dropped out of high school & worked at his
grandfather’s bank.
 Rejected from Army because he was too short.
 Enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
 Attended the University of Mississippi.
 Wrote his first book in The Marble Faun in 1924.
 Died in 1962

5. Discovered Novels Include
 Sanctuary (1931)
 The Sound and the Fury (1929)
 As I Lay Dying (1930)
 Light In August (1932)
 Absalom, Absalom (1936
 The Hamlet (1940)

6. Accomplishments
 In 1950 Faulkner received the Noble Prize for
Literature.
 Composed almost 100 short stories.
 Noted as one of the 20th Century greatest writers.
 Elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters.