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   Styron was born in the Hilton Village historic district [2] of Newport News, Virginia, the son of Pauline Margaret (Abraham) and William Clark Styron. [3] He grew up in the South and was steeped in its history. His birthplace was less than a hundred miles from the site of Nat Turner's slave rebellion, later the source for Styron's most famous ...

   • Notable works: Lie Down in Darkness, The Confessions of Nat Turner, Sophie's Choice, Darkness Visible
   • Alma mater: Duke University

   • Occupation: Novelist, essayist
   • Children: 4, including Alexandra

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3. www.nytimes.com › 2006/11/02 › booksWilliam Styron - Obituary - The New York Times

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   Nov 2, 2006 · William Styron, the novelist from the American South whose explorations of difficult historical and moral questions earned him a place among the leading literary figures of the post-World War...

4. www.britannica.com › biography › William-StyronWilliam Styron | Biography, Books, Sophie’s Choice, Nat ...

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   Apr 10, 2024 · William Styron, American novelist noted for his treatment of tragic themes and his use of a rich, classical prose style. His notable books included The Confessions of Nat Turner (1967), winner of a Pulitzer Prize, and Sophie’s Choice (1979), which was adapted into an acclaimed film.

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   What was William Styron famous for?

   • William Styron, American novelist noted for his treatment of tragic themes and his use of a rich, classical prose style. His notable books included The Confessions of Nat Turner (1967), winner of a Pulitzer Prize, and Sophie’s Choice (1979), which was adapted into an acclaimed film.

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   Who is William Clark Styron?

   • William Clark Styron Jr. (June 11, 1925 – November 1, 2006) was an American novelist and essayist who won major literary awards for his work. Styron was born in the Hilton Village historic district of Newport News, Virginia, the son of Pauline Margaret (Abraham) and William Clark Styron.

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   Is William Styron a good writer?

   • Grounded in history and epic in sweep, his fiction has grappled with some of the most harrowing events and unresolved moral questions of our time. The work of William Styron, which includes novels such as SOPHIE’S CHOICE and THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER, has generated both praise and controversy over the past fifty years.

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   • "William Styron, Novelist, Dies at 81". The New York Times. ^ "Daily Press: Hampton Roads News, Virginia News & Videos". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015. ^ a b c d Eric Homberger (November 3, 2006). "Obituary: William Styron". The Guardian. Retrieved November 19, 2014.

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6. www.nytimes.com › 2006/11/01 › booksWilliam Styron, a Leading Novelist, Dies at 81 - The New York ...

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   Nov 1, 2006 · By Christopher Lehmann-Haupt. Nov. 1, 2006. William Styron, the novelist from the American South whose explorations of difficult historical and moral questions earned him a place among the...

7. www.nytimes.com › 2006/11/02 › booksWilliam Styron, Novelist, Dies at 81 - The New York Times

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   Nov 2, 2006 · William Styron, the novelist from the American South whose explorations of difficult historical and moral questions earned him a place among the leading literary figures of the post-World War...

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   Oct 8, 2002 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Styron, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who explored historical and moral issues in his fiction. His books include LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS, THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER, and SOPHIE'S CHOICE.

10. william-styron.comWilliam-Styron.com | An Author's Life and Career

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    Learn about the life and career of William Styron, one of the most prominent and successful novelists of his generation. Explore his books, awards, controversies, and posthumous publications.