Simply Faulkner by Philip Weinstein (English) Paperback Book

Description: Simply Faulkner by Philip Weinstein Simply Faulkner explores the landmark works and complicated life of William Faulkner (1897-1962), whose prize-winning novels are monuments of American fiction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nobel Laureate and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner William Faulkner (1897-1962) was one of Americas greatest and most celebrated writers, whose work reflects and, at the same time, questions the Souths most deeply held values. His novel The Sound and the Fury is frequently cited as one of the best books of all time, and all of his works powerfully explore complex societal and family issues that continue to be relevant in our own day. Yet, because of his decidedly difficult, stream-of-consciousness style, Faulkners books remain sadly unknown to many readers. In Simply Faulkner, author Philip Weinstein not only helps us understand these challenging works, but also explains why Faulkner had to write them as he did, in an effort to capture the sheer abundance and unruliness of life. Further, in his exploration of the authors own colorful life--including decades of working for a film industry he despised--Weinstein reveals a fascinating connection between Faulkners troubled personal biography and his groundbreaking fiction. The goal of Simply Faulkner is not to simplify the author, but, rather, to create a framework that allows us to comprehend him in his own idiosyncratic way. It strives to show us the real Faulkner--warts and complications and all--and to demonstrate why his brilliant masterpieces still speak to us in a deeply meaningful way. Author Biography Philip Weinstein taught at Harvard University and later at Swarthmore College where, since 1990, he has been Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English. Past president of the William Faulkner Society (2000-2003), he has written three books on Faulkner: The Cambridge Companion to William Faulkner (1995), What Else But Love? (1996), and Becoming Faulkner (2010), which won the 2010 Hugh Holman Award as the best book on Southern culture. In addition to his work on Faulkner, Weinstein has published widely on modern European fiction. Review "As Philip Weinstein suggests, there is no better way to begin than by plunging into the work of William Faulkner. But its immensely useful to have at ones elbow a knowledgeable guide, and there is none better than Weinstein. He himself is a brilliant writer-clear, concrete, smart, suggestive-and this short book represents an ideal introduction to the major work of Americas most important modern author. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in Faulkner." -Jay Parini, author of One Matchless Time: A Life of William Faulkner and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Philip Weinsteins newest book on William Faulkner o ers a rich, compact discussion of Faulkners life and work that will engage both new readers and those who are familiar with the writing of the most important novelist of 20th century America. Clarity and penetrating insight are combined in Simply Faulkner to move through Faulkners complexity in order to discern the speci cities and magnitude of his achievement. This is a book for every reader of Faulkners ction." -Patrick ODonnell, Professor of Twentieth and Twenty- First Century British and American Literature, Michigan State University "Philip Weinsteins concise Faulkner biography is a wonder of compression and interpretation of the Mississippi writers creative life. It demonstrates the fruits of the authors career-long devotion to insightful readings of Faulkners works. Weinsteins well-deserved reputation as a scholar, critic, and excellent writer is manifest on every page." -Thomas McHaney, Kenneth M. England Professor of Southern Literature Emeritus, Georgia State University Details ISBN1943657076 Author Philip Weinstein Publisher Simply Charly Language English ISBN-10 1943657076 ISBN-13 9781943657070 Media Book Format Paperback Series Great Lives Year 2016 Imprint Simply Charly Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-07-18 Affiliation Swarthmore College UK Release Date 2016-07-18 Pages 114 Series Number 4 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98955176;

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