Faulkner is true lover of nature that his novels&short stories are always been an immemorable TREAT. I being an English teacher i taught some of his short stories and a couple of novels which paved way to a better understanding of the writer. American literature was optional for my MA Lit. but i came closer to Faulkner as a teacher. A Rose for Emily i read recently and it is also great piece. Of course i think as of now i have become an ardent devotee of Faulkner leaving behind other men of letters of America. There is a tinge of agony and an element of realism which attract the readers very much. He is so close to my heart rather than to my head. Thank you all.