Faulkner

[fawk-ner]

noun

1. William, 1897–1962, U.S. novelist and short-story writer. Nobel Prize 1949.

Faulkner

/ ˈfɔːknə, fɔːkˈnɪərɪən /

noun

1. William. 1897–1962, US novelist and short-story writer. Most of his works portray the problems of the southern US, esp the novels set in the imaginary county of Yoknapatawpha in Mississippi. Other novels include The Sound and the Fury (1929) and Light in August (1932): Nobel prize for literature 1949

Other Word Forms

• Faulknerian adjective

Example Sentences

In a statement, co-campaign manager Graham Faulkner argued that the decision was a political one, “not one based on the facts presented to the committee or the rules.”

From Salon

Yet Silber, winner of PEN/Faulkner and National Book Critics Circle awards, helps readers to see that even the most subtle moments can change lives and lead to peace.

From Los Angeles Times

Shoppers have increasingly turned to repurposing vintage pieces to create something more bespoke, Ms Faulkner said.

From BBC

“The past isn’t even past,” as William Faulkner observed.

From Salon

American novelist William Faulkner, in particular, was formative to his thinking.

From Los Angeles Times