William Faulkner: A Critical Study - Softcover

Irving Howe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0929587693 ISBN 13: 9780929587691

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, 1991

Synopsis

In this fourth edition of his celebrated study of Faulkner, Irving Howe analyzes all of the great authors works, emphasizing the themes that run throughout the novels and stories. The scheme of my book is simple, Mr. Howe writes. First, I have tried to say what Faulkners work is `about, to report on the social and moral themes in his books; and then I have tried to analyze and evaluate the more important novels. Anyone who has enjoyed the special flavor of Faulkners writing will appreciate Mr. Howes careful analysis, and the student of twentieth-century American literature will gain new perspective and insight. Mr.Howe successfully portrays the intimate connection between Faulkners fiction and the emotional and psychic history of the South without slighting the universality that makes him one of Americas greatest writers. Mr. Howe is a shrewd critic, and he writes of Faulkners achievements as a practicing novelist with a wary respect. He has a good many observations to make that should help readers in going through the novels.—Alfred Kazin, New York Times.

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About the Author

Irving Howe (1920-–1993), a leading New York intellectual, founded Dissent magazine and was regarded as one of the most influential American literary critics. His other books include World of Our Fathers, A Treasury of Yiddish Stories, and William Faulkner (published by Ivan R. Dee).

Edition details

• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0929587693
• ISBN 13: 9780929587691
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 321