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Podcast: A Literary Cornucopia
Episode: Episode 120: William Faulkner - "A Rose for Emily"
Description: William Faulkner’s works, many set in a fictional county, reflect the complexities and contradictions of the South. His influence extends to countless writers, and his themes remain relevant in contemporary discussions of history and culture. Faulkner is celebrated as a pioneer of modernist fiction and a chronicler of the American South.
"A Rose for Emily" is a Southern Gothic short story that tells the story of Emily Grierson, an eccentric and reclusive woman.
For more information on Faulkner, click the link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Faulkner/Later-life-and-works