Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faulknerian

Adjective

/fɔːkˈnɪəriən/

Definition

Relating to the works or style of the American author William Faulkner.

Examples

Her writing style is often described as faulknerian, filled with intricate sentences and deep character analysis.
The film was praised for its faulknerian portrayal of Southern life and its struggles.

Meaning

Faulknerian refers to the themes, characterizations, and narrative techniques used by William Faulkner, particularly his explorations of the complexities of the human experience and the South’s history and culture.