William Faulkner earns the Nobel Prize in Literature for his influential contribution to the modern American novel. His intricate narratives of the fictional Yoknapatawpha County examine memory, race, family and the enduring legacies of the American South.
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William Faulkner
Nobel Prize history for William Faulkner based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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