Wednesday, February 1, 2012

What inspired William Faulkner to write the short story "A Rose for Emily"?

What inspired William Faulkner to write the story "A Rose for Emily"? My teacher told me that Faulkner was a student, struggling to pay his rent in 1929 when his landlord told him he'd have to have him evicted if he didn't pay his rent. Faulkner asked if he could write a story instead of pay rent that month and the landlord said okay. But WHAT inspired him to write it? Include links to the site where you found your answers!
What inspired William Faulkner to write the short story "A Rose for Emily"?
Emily Dickinson

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