About

The William Faulkner Society (WFS) is an independent entity that aims to foster and support the study and discussion of the life and works of William Faulkner. Each year the WFS organizes scholarly panels at the Modern Language Association Convention and the American Literature Association Conference. The WFS also hosts Faulkner-related panels and conferences taking place internationally. The John W. Yoknapatawpha Scholarship supports travel to the annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference in Oxford, Mississippi, William Faulkner’s home.

Our mission

As a society, we are committed to supporting students and scholars in their endeavors to read, study, and critique William Faulkner’s work. We are particularly invested in promoting the work of people from marginalized communities, and publishing fresh and novel perspectives that contribute to the expanding scope and diversity of Faulkner scholarship.

We value conversation, and we look forward to supporting our membership through providing opportunities to learn and grow together.