FAULKNER 101

Faulkner reading tips Whether you're reading Faulkner for the first time or he's been your favorite since high school, get a crash course on how to tackle shifts in time, change in typeface and his unusual punctuation. It may not be as difficult as you think!
Faulkner's map of mythic Yoknapatawpha County. Faulkner's novels are based in his mythic "postage stamp" of Mississippi. Find out where fact meets fiction in this map of Yoknapatawpha County that he drew himself.
From idiomatic expressions to 50-cent words, no matter what book you're reading, we've got you covered. See what we've added to our Faulkner glossary.
Whether you're looking for more about Faulkner's life and work or thinking about planning a vacation to "Yoknapatawpha County," we've pooled together a list of resources for you to explore, online and in person.

Photo Credit: Rowan Oak © 2005 Bruce Newman


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