Provides an introduction to Faulkner as a short story writer and offers close readings of 12 of his short stories, selected on the basis of literary quality, as representatives of his most
successful achievements within the genre. First concentrates on Faulkner's short story career and circumstances surrounding the composition and publication of the stories, and then analyzes
individual stories in terms of Faulkner's mastery of the form. Each chapter contains extensive textual information and publication history. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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