This reference covers the life and work of William Faulkner. The alphabetically-arranged entries present his work in a number of genres such as novels, short fiction, poetry, essays and reviews, speeches, screenplays, and letters. Other topics include Faulkners family, friends and acquaintances; characters in his fiction, prominent places in his life, periodicals and publishing houses that featured his work; critical and popular reception of his writing; historical events and social issues that influenced his work, such as the Civil War and slavery; theatrical and cinematic adaptations; his presence in the film industry; associations with other writers; and his Nobel Prize acceptance speech. Contains about 25 b&w photographs.