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Now that we have explored some of the conventions of short story writing, we may want to take an historical perspective. Learning something about the author, the times in which he lived, and the times in which the story takes place can be helpful to understanding the meaning of a story. This page contains links to web sites and pages having to do with William Faulkner and his time period.
Assignment:
Your assignment is to visit at least three of these sites and
then write a letter and send it by e-mail to two of your
classmates with a copy to your professor, explaining what you
learned about Faulkner from these sources. Be sure to begin your
letter "Dear name." If you receive more than two from
your classmates, send them on to someone else.
The information is divided into the following categories:
Category 1
Faulkner's BackgroundThe links in this category provide you with historical information about Faulkner's background.
The links in this category provide you with information about Faulkner's writings, including "A Rose for Emily."
The links in this category provide you with additional resources about Faulkner and his works.
The links in this category provide you with an electronic newspaper that reports events and special topics about Faulkner and his works.
The links in this category provide you with an electronic quizzes, quotes, and trivia about Faulkner and his works.
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