William Faulkner
American novelist, Nobel Prize winner
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Thinkers & Philosophers
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United States
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A prominent American novelist and short story writer, this individual contributed significantly to 20th-century literature. This writer's narratives often depict the complexities of life in the American South, utilizing innovative narrative techniques. Major works include 'The Sound and the Fury' and 'As I Lay Dying'. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949, the writer's influence extends beyond the written word, impacting literature and storytelling with a unique style.
Wrote 'The Sound and the Fury'
Wrote 'As I Lay Dying'
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949
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