William Faulkner Rank
About William Faulkner
William Faulkner was a Nobel Prize-winning American writer whose most famous novels include 1929's The Sound and the Fury, 1930's As I Lay Dying and 1954's A Fable. For his significant contribution to American literature, he was honored with the 1949 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century.
Personal Life
His marriage to Estelle Oldham produced his only child, a daughter named Jill Faulkner.
Achievements
In addition to winning the Nobel Prize, he also won such notable awards as the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the U.S. National Book Award. He won both awards twice.
His novel The Sound and the Fury was ranked #6 on the Modern Library's 1998 list of the “100 best English-language novels of the 20th century”.
Trivia
Prior to gaining fame, he worked as a Postmaster.
He greatly despised the fame his works brought him.
He battled with alcoholism all his life. Despite his drinking problem, he rarely consumed alcohol whenever he was writing.
William Faulkner Rank
F.A.Q. about William Faulkner
When is his birthday?
William Faulkner's birthday is on September 25, 1897.
In how many days is his birthday?
William's birthday is in 175 days
How old was William when he died?
He was 64 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 6, 1962.
How old would he be today?
William Faulkner would be 127 years old if he was alive today.
Where was William from?
He was born in Oxford, Mississippi, U.S..