Rating:  Summary: Good solid reading Review: "That Evening Sun" and "A Rose for Emily" alone could easily seal this remarkable writer's reputation, but the other stories that appear are equally wonderful. Like THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF HEMINGWAY, this collection is a must for anyone interested in the great art form of short stories-although the Hemingway could said to be the direct opposite as far as style is concerned. I first read some of these Faulkner stories in high school, and now, revisiting them decades later I find them to be even better. Fine writing really does get better with age. Another collection of short stories I recently came across is also excellent: THE CHILDREN'S CORNER by the author Jackson McCrae. Excellent with some having shades of Faulkner.
Rating:  Summary: A Great Introduction Review: A terrific introduction to the world of Faulkner's fiction. Some of these stories "Wash", "Barn Burning", "All the Dead Pilots", and "That Evening Sun" serve as introductions to some of the characters that populate his novels. These 42 stories encapsulate a brilliant career, featuring a wide variety of styles and points of view.I am not a big fan of short stories, but each of these reads like a mini-novel. You will be engrossed and will want to go back and read them again.
Rating:  Summary: Wonderful Review: After reading "A Mule in the Yard," "That Will Be Fine," and "That Evening Sun" I was reminded of why this guy is one of the greatest storytellers ever. I know, his writing can be dense and even a times nearly unintelligible, but patience and concentration pays off with Faulkner. And his use of point of view is amazing.
Rating:  Summary: STRONG AND POWERFUL Review: Amasing, strong and powerful. What else can one say about one of the best writers of the world?
Rating:  Summary: STRONG AND POWERFUL Review: Amasing, strong and powerful. What else can one say about one of the best writers of the world?
Rating:  Summary: a rose for ms emily Review: faulkner is one of the most brillant writers a rose for ms emly is by and far the best ever i give faulkner a five star review
Rating:  Summary: Get a real taste for Faulkner! Review: It's such a shame that this book is out of print; it really does contain some of Faulkner's very best. It's really worth looking for.
Rating:  Summary: A rose is a rose Review: Of all the Faulkner stories, "A Rose for Emily" is my favorite. For me it is the encapsulation of all that Faulkner is about--Southern Gothic, well-told, paced just right, and with an element that only someone having "lived" in the south could attain. Along with Welty and O'Connor, he takes his place among the Southern greats. Each of these stories is masterfully crafted---little jewels really. Anyone interested in great writing must read these. Would also recommend Jackson Tippett McCrae's "The Bark of the Dogwood--A Tour of Southern Homes and Gardens" and the collected stories of Flannery O'Connor.
Rating:  Summary: Some of the best short stories ever written Review: Reading Faulkner is like hearing the history of a town and county that you want so badly to believe is real and are heartbroken that it isnt. These are some of the best short stories ive ever read. Their beauty lies in the simplicity of the characters and the sense of believability that the stories carry with them.
Rating:  Summary: Some of the best short stories ive ever read Review: Reading these stories by Faulkner is like listening to your granddad tell about a town and county you want so badly to be real and are heartbroken that its not. These stories are some of the best ive ever read. Their beauty lies in their sense of believability and simplicity of the characters in them. Just like everday people
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