William Cuthbert Falkner, an astonishing young author, was born September 25, 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi to Murry and Maud Falkner. He was named for his great-grandfather, Colonel Falkner, who was a legendary figure to many. In the South, faulkner had seen and heard of a variety of troubling events, and because of this, he reflected many of his works based upon what he knew. William Faulkner was the most notable Southern gothic author because of his indecisive childhood, his struggling family life, and the will to see beyond southern despair.
Faulkner was an indifferent student, and took no interest in school. He decided to drop out of high school when he was only fifteen. During World War I, he wanted enlist in the United States Army.
Faulkner was an indifferent student, and took no interest in school. He decided to drop out of high school when he was only fifteen. During World War I, he wanted enlist in the United States Army.