Literary Masters: William Faulkner

Beginning with an extensive chronology on Faulkner's life and work, this study guide proceeds to a 35-page biography; a section on Faulkner's techniques of writing and revision; critical reception to his work; his era in terms of history, lifestyle and culture; a discussion of his works; some letters describing himself; a survey of the way Faulkner is commonly studied; and a section on resources for self-study study questions, a chronology of the Falkners (sic), an extensive bibliography arranged according to types of publications, and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)