Great Writers: William Faulkner (2001)

This program explores the life and writing of William Faulkner, a highly acclaimed American author known for his portrayals of the South's evolving landscape in his novels. Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949. Through expert analysis, historical documents, and previously unseen interviews, the program examines the life of this celebrated writer, focusing on his major works like *The Sound and the Fury*, *As I Lay Dying*, *Light in August*, and *Absalom, Absalom*.