The Influences On William Faulkner's Life

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William Faulkner was born September, 25, 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi. His parents where Maud Butler Falkner, and Murry Cuthbert Falkner. He was first of four sons and was his parent’s favorite son. He was named after his grandpa and followed in his footsteps to become a writer(John B. Padgett, 11-9-2015).

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