Faulkner's Mississippi

by Willie Morris, William Eggleston (Photographer)

An insightful analysis of William Faulkner's complex fictional world of YoKnapatawpha County is juxtaposed with evocative photographs of the rural Southern countryside, many of which are enhanced by excerpts from Faulkner's works

Genres: Photography, Art, Art and Photography, Southern Gothic

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1990

About the author

William Weaks "Willie" Morris (November 29, 1934 — August 2, 1999), was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi, though his family later moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, which he immortalized in his works of prose. Morris' trademark was his lyrical prose style and reflections on the American South, particularly the Mississippi Delta. In 1967 he became the youngest editor of Harper's Magazine. He wrote several works of fiction and non-fiction, including his seminal book North Toward Home, as well as My Dog Skip.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This inspired me to pick up my first Faulkner novel...but also, you should know that Willie is a tour de force all his own. I'd like to read other books by him as well.

[Emilybraden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faulkner + Willie = Home.