Faulkner and the Native Keystone

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Focusing on themes such as racism, sexism, and education, this scholarly work offers fresh insights into William Faulkner's fiction, situating it within broader American and Western literary contexts. It examines his ability to resonate both regionally and universally, employing feminist, post-colonial, and psychoanalytical lenses. The analysis is accessible for graduate students and scholars, exploring Faulkner's portrayal of race and gender stereotypes, family dynamics, and universal human experiences, while reflecting on the South's complex cultural history.