William Faulkner: Overlook Illustrated Lives - Hardcover

Inge, M. Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585675423 ISBN 13: 9781585675425

Publisher: Abrams Press, 2006

Synopsis

An illustrated portrait of the early twentieth-century classic author offers insight into how his life in post-Reconstruction Mississippi informed his writing, his work as a Hollywood screenwriter, and the themes of divided loyalties, injustice, and brutality throughout his classic works.

About this title

Book Description:

The first comprehensive collection of contemporary published reactions to the writing of William Faulkner from 1926 to 1962, these articles document the response of reviewers to specific works, and chronicle the development of Faulkner's reputation among the nation's book reviewers. It has often been assumed that a poor reception in the popular review publications contributed to Faulkner's lack of commercial success. The material presented here tends to refute that assumption, clarifying the development of Faulkner's literary career and providing a fuller understanding of the part played by book reviewing in the sales, promotion, and success of American literature.

From the Publisher:

The twentieth century’s most revered American writers are brought to life in stunning illustrated biographies by acclaimed scholars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abrams Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1585675423
• ISBN 13: 9781585675425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 140