Faulkner and Money

William Faulkner is a historian's writer who has been referenced by a distinguished roster of historians. This volume explores his relationship to history, including the historical contexts of his novels and stories, his explorations of the historiographic imagination, his engagement with historical figures, his influence on professional historians, his pursuit of alternate modes of temporal awareness, and the histories of print culture that shaped the production, reception, and criticism of his work. Contributors draw on various historical contexts to illuminate Faulkner's work, such as the history of development in the Mississippi Valley, the construction of Confederate memory, the history and curriculum of Harvard University, twentieth-century debates over police brutality and temperance reform, the history of modern childhood, and the literary histories of anti-slavery writing and pulp fiction.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
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William Faulkner, a renowned historian and writer, continues to hold a significant place in the realm of historical scholarship. A distinguished group of historians has acknowledged his contributions to their work, recognizing him as a fellow historian, a narrative shaper, a theorist, and a dramatist of the intricate process of historical inquiry. Moreover, his emergence as a public intellectual in the mid-century, following his Nobel Prize for Literature, has further elevated his status as a historical figure.

To delve into the multifaceted relationship between Faulkner and history, this volume brings together historians and literary scholars. It explores various aspects of Faulkner's engagement with history, including the historical contexts of his novels and stories, his explorations of the historiographic imagination, his interactions with historical figures from both regional and national backgrounds, his influence on professional historians, his pursuit of alternative modes of temporal awareness, and the histories of print culture that shaped the production, reception, and criticism of his work.

Contributors employ a range of historical sources, including the history of development in the Mississippi Valley, the construction of Confederate memory, the history and curriculum of Harvard University, twentieth-century debates over police brutality and temperance reform, the history of modern childhood, and the literary histories of anti-slavery writing and pulp fiction, to shed light on Faulkner's oeuvre. Furthermore, the collection also examines the significance of Faulkner's fiction for professional historians such as C. Vann Woodward and Albert Bushnell Hart.

In conclusion, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of William Faulkner's relationship to history, highlighting his contributions as a historian, writer, and cultural figure. By drawing on a diverse array of historical sources and perspectives, it provides valuable insights into Faulkner's literary and historical achievements, contributing to our understanding of his enduring legacy.

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Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781496822529\n \n