William Faulkner

Exploring the intersection of literature and economic history, Richard Godden analyzes how Faulkner's later works reflect the South's economic and racial upheavals during mid-twentieth century modernization. As tenant farming declined and African Americans migrated north, white landowners shifted their reliance from black labor to northern capital. Through in-depth readings of key novels, Godden reveals how narrative structures and language embody the era's economic complexities, illustrating the intricate relationship between literary forms and the prevailing economic systems.