About the book
“Nothing less than spellbinding . . . It’s an eye-opener. Anecdotal without being tawdry, analytical without being academic, it captures the essence of Faulkner’s life with the narrative drive of a novel.” — Houston Chronicle
“A splendid life of William Faulkner . . . Not only readable but downright enthralling.” — Seattle Times
William Faulkner was a literary genius, and one of America's most important and influential writers. Drawing on previously unavailable sources--including letters, memoirs, and interviews with Faulkner's daughter and lovers--Jay Parini has crafted a biography that delves into the mystery of this gifted and troubled writer. His Faulkner is an extremely talented, obsessive artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage who somehow transcends his limitations. Parini weaves the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life in with his novels, serving up a biography that's as engaging as it is insightful.
An obsessive artist who drank himself to the brink. A literary genius who somehow transcended his own limitations.
- Against the Odds: Based on previously unavailable letters and interviews, Parini explores how an artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage produced some of the greatest works of American literature.
- The Making of a Modernist: Discover the forces that shaped Faulkner, from the long shadow of his great-grandfather, the \"Old Colonel,\" to the creation of his mythical Yoknapatawpha County.
- Narrative Biography: Written with the narrative drive of a novel, this account weaves together the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life with the creation of his timeless books.
- Nobel Prize Winner: An insightful look into the life and mind of one of the 20th century's most important writers, a Nobel laureate who redefined the American novel.
Editions of One Matchless Time
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060935559
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061751233
Read an Excerpt
“Nothing less than spellbinding . . . It’s an eye-opener. Anecdotal without being tawdry, analytical without being academic, it captures the essence of Faulkner’s life with the narrative drive of a novel.” — Houston Chronicle
“A splendid life of William Faulkner . . . Not only readable but downright enthralling.” — Seattle Times
William Faulkner was a literary genius, and one of America's most important and influential writers. Drawing on previously unavailable sources--including letters, memoirs, and interviews with Faulkner's daughter and lovers--Jay Parini has crafted a biography that delves into the mystery of this gifted and troubled writer. His Faulkner is an extremely talented, obsessive artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage who somehow transcends his limitations. Parini weaves the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life in with his novels, serving up a biography that's as engaging as it is insightful.
An obsessive artist who drank himself to the brink. A literary genius who somehow transcended his own limitations.
- Against the Odds: Based on previously unavailable letters and interviews, Parini explores how an artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage produced some of the greatest works of American literature.
- The Making of a Modernist: Discover the forces that shaped Faulkner, from the long shadow of his great-grandfather, the \"Old Colonel,\" to the creation of his mythical Yoknapatawpha County.
- Narrative Biography: Written with the narrative drive of a novel, this account weaves together the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life with the creation of his timeless books.
- Nobel Prize Winner: An insightful look into the life and mind of one of the 20th century's most important writers, a Nobel laureate who redefined the American novel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Matchless Time about?
“Nothing less than spellbinding . . . It’s an eye-opener. Anecdotal without being tawdry, analytical without being academic, it captures the essence of Faulkner’s life with the narrative drive of a novel.” — Houston Chronicle
“A splendid life of William Faulkner . . . Not only readable but downright enthralling.” — Seattle Times
William Faulkner was a literary genius, and one of America's most important and influential writers. Drawing on previously unavailable sources--including letters, memoirs, and interviews with Faulkner's daughter and lovers--Jay Parini has crafted a biography that delves into the mystery of this gifted and troubled writer. His Faulkner is an extremely talented, obsessive artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage who somehow transcends his limitations. Parini weaves the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life in with his novels, serving up a biography that's as engaging as it is insightful.
An obsessive artist who drank himself to the brink. A literary genius who somehow transcended his own limitations.
- Against the Odds: Based on previously unavailable letters and interviews, Parini explores how an artist plagued by alcoholism and a bad marriage produced some of the greatest works of American literature.
- The Making of a Modernist: Discover the forces that shaped Faulkner, from the long shadow of his great-grandfather, the \"Old Colonel,\" to the creation of his mythical Yoknapatawpha County.
- Narrative Biography: Written with the narrative drive of a novel, this account weaves together the tragedies and triumphs of Faulkner's life with the creation of his timeless books.
- Nobel Prize Winner: An insightful look into the life and mind of one of the 20th century's most important writers, a Nobel laureate who redefined the American novel.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in One Matchless Time?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of One Matchless Time?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060935559
Who is/are the Author/s of the book One Matchless Time?
Jay Parini
Who is the Publisher of the book One Matchless Time?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
One Matchless Time is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060935559) and ebook(ISBN 9780061751233)
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