Great Writers: William Faulkner

A fascinating documentary that presents the story of the writer's life and examines the social and political events that influenced his works. William Faulkner (1897-1962) was one of the greatest American novelists of all time. He is best known for his epic portrayal in 20 novels of the tragic conflict between the old and the new South. Among his major works are: As I Lay Dying and the Mansion.