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  • Light in August Free Bonus: Faulkner in 5 Minutes!

  • Written by: Audible Staff
  • Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
  • Length: 6 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
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Light in August Free Bonus: Faulkner in 5 Minutes!

Written by: Audible Staff
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Publisher's Summary

William Faulkner: a titan of American literature. You probably already know all about his life and work, right? No? Don’t sweat it! In five minutes, we’ll bring you up to speed on this national treasure. First we’ll fill you in on a few key facts about his career, and then we’ll hit five important aspects of his writing that are guaranteed to impress friends, family, and potential dates.

Faulkner in 5 Minutes! was written by a humble group of Faulkner fans from the Audible staff. We hope you enjoy this short piece and that it helps you get a little more out of Faulkner.

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A clear summary of a very prolific author. I searched in vain for more of these author intros - and would urge the Audible Staff to do some more.

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