In This Quiet Dust, the first book of non-fiction by the Pulitzer Prize-wining author of Lie Down in Darkness and Sophie's Choice, William Styron addresses great moral issues with passion and precision. His writing is at once meditative and engaged, personal and erudite, whether he is covering the dark side of the American and European dream, exploring the greats of American literature, or exploring the nature of the American South. Throughout, Styron's warmth, humour and candour, coupled with a refusal to judge, make for stirring and stimulating reading.
William Styron
William Styron was an American novelist known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Sophie's Choice," a haunting exploration of guilt and memory. His literary style was characterized by vivid prose, psychological depth, and moral complexity. Styron's contributions to literature include shedding light on the human condition with unparalleled empathy and insight.
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