William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing

William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing explores how physical texts like letters, telegrams, and Bibles shape Faulkner's novels and stories, highlighting the role of media in forming a sense of self and intimacy and connecting ideologies of race and gender to the body.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing delves into the diverse physical texts found within Faulkner's novels and stories, encompassing a wide range of materials such as letters, telegrams, Bibles, billboards, and even the geometric structure of airport runways. In the realm of current investigations in print culture, book history, and media studies, there is a growing emphasis on the influential power of technological form. However, this book takes a different approach by demonstrating how media should be understood in the context of its actual usage. Throughout Faulkner's oeuvre, various forms of writing emerge as crucial elements in the formation of characters' self-perceptions and the cultivation of intimate relationships. At the same time, ideologies of race and gender intertwine with the body through the medium of writing, creating profound connections and resonances. This book combines a close reading analysis of Faulkner's fiction with an examination of the publication history of his works, providing a comprehensive case study that explores the implications of living in a world permeated by media.

William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing delves into the diverse physical texts found within Faulkner's novels and stories, encompassing a wide range of materials such as letters, telegrams, Bibles, billboards, and even the geometric structure of airport runways. In the realm of current investigations in print culture, book history, and media studies, there is a growing emphasis on the influential power of technological form. However, this book takes a different approach by demonstrating how media should be understood in the context of its actual usage. Throughout Faulkner's oeuvre, various forms of writing emerge as crucial elements in the formation of characters' self-perceptions and the cultivation of intimate relationships. At the same time, ideologies of race and gender intertwine with the body through the medium of writing, creating profound connections and resonances. This book combines a close reading analysis of Faulkner's fiction with an examination of the publication history of his works, providing a comprehensive case study that explores the implications of living in a world permeated by media.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009222327