Faulkner and the native keystone

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The last fifty years have seen extensive criticism of William Faulkner and his works. This book offers fresh insights into themes and motifs that situate Faulkner’s fiction within American and Western literature. It focuses on critical issues such as racism, sexism, women's education, and stereotypes, examining Faulkner’s ability to resonate both within his Southern roots and beyond. Approaching from a non-US-Americanist perspective, the text discusses Faulkner’s most notable novels, arguing that regionalism, internationalism, and universalism frame his narratives. It advocates for feminist, post-colonial, and psychoanalytical interpretations. Aimed at scholars in American literature, American Studies, and Southern Studies, the book delves into the South’s complex history and cultural institutions, alongside the extensive international critical discourse surrounding Faulkner’s work over the past five decades. Graduate students will also benefit from its accessible analysis of Faulkner’s novels and short stories, providing new readings on race and gender stereotypes in American and European contexts, family dynamics, and universal human experiences.