William Faulkner

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Writer · United States

Date of birth: September 25, 1897
Died on July 6, 1962: Died at the age of 64; Would have turned 129 today

American writer (1897-1962)

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William Faulkner was a writer (United States). William Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897 in New Albany. Among other things, William Faulkner was known for American Academy of Arts and Letters, The Sound and the Fury, and As I Lay Dying.

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Work by William Faulkner

Title	Year
The Sound and the Fury	–
As I Lay Dying	–
Light in August	–
Absalom, Absalom!	–
A Rose for Emily	–

Facts about William

Born: September 25, 1897 in New Albany
Died: July 6, 1962
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Writer, Playwright, Poet, Children's writer, and Novelist
Languages: English
Education: University of Virginia
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 110 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: September 25, 1897
Born on a: Saturday
Zodiac sign: Libra

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What makes William Faulkner unique

In memory: Died at the age of 64
Today: Would have turned 129 today

First award in 1939, the year William Faulkner turned 42.

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Awards

Award	Year
O. Henry Award	1939
Nobel Prize in Literature	1949
National Book Award	1955
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres	–

Groups

Name	From	To
American Academy of Arts and Letters	–	–

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