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1 day ago

William Faulkner Resigns From His Post Office Job With a Spectacular Letter (1924)

Famous writers often held dull jobs before achieving success.
William Faulkner found creative inspiration during his time as a postmaster.
Literary careers can thrive despite unremarkable job titles.
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fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

When William Faulkner Set the World Record for Writing the Longest Sentence in Literature: Read the 1,288-Word Sentence from Absalom, Absalom!

Faulkner's work deeply influences writers, providing lessons on the power of literary intimacy and authenticity.
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