William Faulkner: A Critical Study (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Irving Howe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0929587693 | ISBN-13: 978-0929587691 | Edition: 4

In this fourth edition of his celebrated study of Faulkner, Irving Howe analyzes all of the great author's 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 Faulkner's 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 Faulkner's writing will appreciate Mr. Howe's careful analysis, and the student of twentieth-century American literature will gain new perspective and insight. Mr.Howe successfully portrays the intimate connection between Faulkner's fiction and the emotional and psychic history of the South without slighting the universality that makes him one of America's greatest writers. "Mr. Howe is a shrewd critic, and he writes of Faulkner's 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).

Product Details

• Paperback: 305 pages
• Publisher: Ivan R Dee; 4 edition (August 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929587693
• ISBN-13: 978-0929587691
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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