Newly discovered plantation diary was key inspiration for Faulkner's novels, says academic
Nineteenth-century journal, known to Faulkner, 'likely served as an important source' for his Yoknapatawpha fictions
A 19th century plantation diary was a source of inspiration to William Faulkner as he plotted the creation of his imaginary Yoknapatawpha County, the setting for books including Go Down, Moses, The Sound and the Fury and Absalom, Absalom! according to an American professor of English.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 12 February, 2010
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