3468 - Short Stories of William Faulkner (Jay Miller)
Course Description
Instructor: Jay Miller
This course will be devoted to a close reading and active discussion of some of William Faulkner's most acclaimed short stories. Although Faulkner is better known for his novels, his short stories also deserve our attention and are more accessible to readers. The course is suited for both Faulkner beginners and those who are well-versed in his works. Book: Collected Stories (ISBN 0-679-76403-8) is recommended.
Bio: Jay Miller has taught two courses on Faulkner novels for OLLI at Emory. He has also taught five courses on Faulkner novels for OLLI at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and several for OLLI at Duke University. He has studied Faulkner's life and visited his hometown of Oxford Mississippi on occasion. A retired lawyer, Miller received his B.A. degree from Duke and law degree from the University of Arizona.