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The book surveys his nineteen novels, including The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, and Absalom, Absalom!, alongside major short stories and selected nonfiction. It also addresses critical reception and provides guidance for further study across context, criticism, and key themes.","This page intentionally left blank  \nThe Cambridge Introduction to William Faulkner  \nKnown for his distinctive voice and his evocative depictions of life in the American South, Nobel laureate William Faulkner is recognized as one of the most important authors of the twentieth century. This introductory book provides students and readers of Faulkner with a clear overview of his life and work. His nineteen novels, including The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Absalom, Absalom!, and Go Down, Moses, are discussed in detail, as are his major short stories and nonfiction. Focused on the works themselves, but also providing useful information about their critical reception, this Introduction is an accessible guide to Faulkner’s challenging and complex oeuvre.  \nTheresa M. Towner is Professor of Literary Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas.  \nCambridge Introductions to Literature  \nThis series is designed to introduce students to key topics and authors. Accessible and lively, these introductions will also appeal to readers who want to broaden their understanding of the books and authors they enjoy.  \n􀀁 Ideal for students, teachers, and lecturers  \n􀀁 Concise, yet packed with essential information  \n􀀁 Key suggestions for further reading  \nTitles in this series:  \nChristopher Balme The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies Eric Bulson The Cambridge Introduction to James Joyce  \nWarren Chernaik The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare’s History Plays John Xiros Cooper The Cambridge Introduction to T. S. 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