William Faulkner’s biography

William Faulkner was Murray Faulkner and Maud Faulkner’s first born child. Most of his life revolved around Mississippi where he spent his earliest years in New Albany and then later moved to Oxford (the towns were all located in Mississippi). Faulkner was a multitalented individual even at a tender age; he was active in sports as he played for his high school football team. His interests in literature were depicted during his early years. Upon reaching puberty, this renowned author started writing poems. However, after his teens, Faulkner began loosing interest in formal studies and eventually decided to quit school. A few years later, Faulkner was to meet one of the most inspiring literary artists in his lifetime; Phil Stone. Additionally, Faulkner met the love of his life in those early years; she was known as Estelle Oldham