William Faulkner

Website Evaluators

Joanne F. Karr - Hollywood High School, California
Claudia Matherly Stolz - Indiana University East, Indiana
Wink Rush - Millington Central High School, Tennessee

Website Reviewer and Compiler

Charles R. Sanders - San Pedro High School, California

Site Ratings

1 = Poor     2 = Fair     3 = Good     4 = Excellent

William Faulkner on the Web
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/~egjbp/faulkner/faulkner.html

This site's rich and varied menu is an online visa to "a wealth of information about (William) Faulkner, his life and his work."  Along with information about the novels and short stories, one finds "letters, essays and speeches,…biographical information, frequently asked questions, a family tree…Faulkner on stage and screen, and favorite Faulkner quotes."  For the reader's enjoyment, there are links to "the lighter side of the author," to "various trivia related to the author," and even to "an ongoing Web murder investigation by the 'Yoknaptawpha County Law Enforcement Division.'  Fun!"  "Teachers will love this site."
Overall Rating:  4

As I Lay Dying Resources
http://cypress.mcsr.olemiss.edu/~egjbp/faulkner/r-aild.html

Here is "a fine source" for students reading William Faulkner's "somewhat difficult novel," As I Lay Dying.  Visitors will find "character sketches and genealogy," along with "some recommended criticism and a selected bibliography."  Students will find this site "very helpful" and "teachers should be able to easily incorporate this into their studies."
Overall Rating:  3

The Most Faulknerian
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/speccol/exhibits/most/Most_Faulknerian.html

Here is a "very interesting site for (William) Faulkner fans," who want "a more personal look" at the writer.  From the University of Virginia's collection of Faulkner memorabilia, one can view photos of "a discarded jacket from his hunt club, Faulkner lecturing, one of his pipes and pipe cleaner, his typewriter, a manuscript of his first play, the manuscript for As I Lay Dying," and a grade school report card "where he was remembered by one as being the 'laziest boy I ever saw.'"  The site is "image rich" and should be "a lot of fun for teachers and students."
Overall Rating: 3

William Faulkner
http://www.tristatenet.org/cpb/MSWritersAndMusicians/writers/Faulkner.html

As part of the Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project, a group of high school English students has designed this "very nice look into (William) Faulkner's life and works."  The student writers have included a biography of the author, a list of major works, reviews, "a comprehensive bibliography of Faulkner criticism," and three "high quality" essays.  This well-designed website "could be used as a model for similar projects."
Overall Rating: 3

William Faulkner Additional Resources
http://cypress.mcsr.olemiss.edu/~egjbp/faulkner/r-index.html

A fine resource for the study of William Faulkner, this index site lists many of his novels, short stories, and other works.  "This library takes one to each work where many resources are included," such as a synopsis with "detailed descriptions of characters."  A "quick resource."
Overall Rating: 3

As I Lay Dying
http://www.windsor.k12.vt.us/education/pre-searches/AsIlayDying.html

For students beginning a study of William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, this site might be a good place to start.  They will find a "family tree for the Bundren and Tull families" as well as "summary information about several main characters."  Included are quotations from the novel "with the apparent intention of someone then providing the situation and/or meaning" for each.  Unfortunately, "there are no instructions provided and no references as to where in the book the quotes might be found."
Overall Rating: 2

William Faulkner
http://www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/faulkner/faulkner.html

A study of William Faulkner must include his "Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950," which can be found at this site, along with a "clear photo of a young Faulkner" and "appropriate quotes from others."  An interesting introduction by Richard Ellmann relates incidents leading up to the event and recalls the speculation about what Faulkner would say in the speech.
Overall Rating: 2

William Cuthbert Faulkner
http://www.ci.oxford.ms.us/group4/famousPeople/artLetter/p1.html

The city of Oxford, Mississippi, William Faulkner's home for most of his life, is the subject of this website.  While mainly about the present-day city, the site does give us "some information on their world-famous son."  Perhaps of greater interest would be a tour of Faulkner's home, Rowan Oak.  A series of color photos, along with commentary on each, shows points of interest both inside the home and on the surrounding grounds.  Several tidbits can be gleaned from the commentary.
Overall Rating: 2