William Faulkner
1897 – 1962 United States
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Who was William Faulkner?
American writer (1897-1962)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on William Faulkner (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1949 | for his powerful and artistically unique contribution to the modern American novel |
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