A first edition of 'Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner.
Sarah Gleeson-White, Associate Professor in American Literature from the Department of English – and an internationally-renown Faulkner expert – emphasised the “extraordinary” nature of the gift.
“Faulkner is one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He's widely taught in the English Department here, and attracts something of a student following,” she said.
“I can readily imagine incorporating these first editions into my teaching. And 70 volumes of Faulkner criticism – another boon!”
“The Library was delighted when Harry Melkonian offered to gift his William Faulkner first editions and related works,” said Librarian, Julie Price. “The physical collection provides our students and researchers with an opportunity to connect with and develop an appreciation of Faulkner and American literature.”
Faulkner (1897-1962), a Nobel and multiple Pulitzer prize laureate, is mostly known for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, based on Lafayette County, Mississippi, where he lived most of his life. His best-known works include The Sound and the Fury (1929), As I Lay Dying (1930) and Absalom, Absalom! (1936).
The Jonson and Faulkner books will be maintained by Rare Books & Special Collections and may be consulted in the reading room by appointment.
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