This collection of works by William Faulkner includes first editions and early printings of seminal works of 20th-century American and Southern Gothic literature, such as a first edition of As I Lay Dying, a 1955 British proof copy of A Fable, and a first edition of Light in August.
William Faulkner, a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, was an American novelist and short-story writer who left an indelible mark on American modernist literature. He is especially known for his mastery of the stream-of-consciousness technique and profound character development. Faulkner's literary contributions transcend boundaries, making him a leading figure in Post-WWI American literature. His works are a focal point in the canon of Southern authors and modernist writers alike.
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Literature
About This Collection
First editions, autograph manuscripts, signed volumes, and other rare books. Classic works of fiction, poetry, and drama, including British and American literature and Works by Women and African American authors.
Second Story Books, an ABAA/ILAB member, is Washington, DC’s oldest used and rare bookstore and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Internationally known for its fine selection of antiquarian and out-of-print titles and collections, Second Story Books also provides appraisals for institutions and individuals.
