Monday, January 14, 2013

Faulkner Baggage

The only Faulkner "baggage" that I carry is that I keep hearing negative things about him from Kathryn. This is especially true when she and Mr. Andrews would get into arguments during Sigma Tau Delta meetings. Personally I have neutral feelings towards the man. We had started reading As I Lay Dying back in high school and while I had no major problems with the book my fellow classmates felt differently. After getting through about two sections they convinced my teacher that we should read anything else instead, even Shakespeare wasn't as intimidating as Faulkner. The only other thing I have heard about Faulkner is that he is  one of the top writers. I'm more of a Shakespeare and Marlowe person so I'm looking forward to expanding my horizons at least a bit.
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  1. Texas girlJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Kelsey, too funny about the book switch in high school! I also am looking forward to getting to read a "new to me" author.
    Esther

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  2. Texas girlJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM

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  3. KathrynJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    In my defense, I was only negative because I come to the table with Steinbeck scars. I have very little knowledge of Faulkner himself.

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