Styron, William, 1925-2006
Variant namesBiographical notes:
American novelist William Styron was born in Virginia and graduated from Duke. After serving in World War II, he worked as an editor while writing his first novel. His work has been both controversial and timely; his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Confessions of Nat Turner, explored the theme of slavery, and benefitted from being released during the racially-charged 1960s, and his American Book Award-winning novel, Sophie's Choice, examined a World War II concentration camp survivor. His style was influenced by Faulkner and other Southern writers. An accomplished but not prolific novelist, Styron has also written in other genres.
From the description of William Styron letters, recording, and periodical, 1960-1968. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60573838
William Styron attended Davidson college from 1942 to 1943. He graduated from Duke University in 1947. A novelist, his works include The Confessions of Nat Turner, Sophie's Choice, and Lie Down in Darkness.
From the description of Collection [archives], 1942-1990. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 722301511
Author.
From the description of Reminiscences of William Styron : oral history, 1986-1987. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 269255080
American author and Duke University alumnus.
From the description of William Styron papers, 1855-2007 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40509458
Author and novelist.
From the description of Papers of William Styron, 1951-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 75382873
Biographical Note
From the guide to the William Styron Papers, 1951-1968, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
From the guide to the William Styron Papers, 1855-2007, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)
Links to collections
Related names in SNAC
This may take some time to compute.
This may take some time to compute.
Collection Locations
Comparison
This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.
- Added or updated
- Deleted or outdated
Subjects:
- American literature
- American literature
- Authors, American
- Authors, American
- American fiction
- Novelists, American
- Authors
- Authors
- Depressed persons
- Depression, Mental
- Fiction
- Literature
- Male authors, American
Occupations:
- Authors
- Editors
- Novelists
Places:
- Newport News (Va.) (as recorded)