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One Matchless Time: The Life of William Faulkner

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One Matchless Time: A Life of William Faulkner

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Product Description

One Matchless Time is the definitive biography of William Faulkner, one of the most important and influential American writers of the 20th century. This meticulously researched and beautifully written book provides a comprehensive account of Faulkner's life and work, from his early years in Mississippi to his rise to international fame.

Drawing on a wealth of new material, including interviews with Faulkner's family and friends, as well as unpublished letters and manuscripts, One Matchless Time offers a fresh and insightful look at the life and work of this complex and enigmatic figure.

Faulkner was a writer of extraordinary power and vision, and his work has had a profound impact on generations of readers. His novels, short stories, and essays are full of rich and complex characters, evocative settings, and a deep understanding of the human condition.

One Matchless Time is an essential book for anyone interested in Faulkner's life and work. It is a must-read for students of American literature, and it will be enjoyed by anyone who loves great writing.

About the Author

Joseph Blotner was a professor of English at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books on Faulkner, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography William Faulkner: A Biography.

Reviews

"One Matchless Time is a masterpiece of biography. Blotner has written a book that is both authoritative and deeply personal. This is the definitive account of Faulkner's life and work."—Michael Gorra, author of Portrait of a Novel: Henry James and the Making of an American Masterpiece

"Blotner's biography is a towering achievement. It is a work of immense scholarship and insight, and it is written with a grace and elegance that matches Faulkner's own prose."—Harold Bloom, author of The Western Canon