A War Of Family

William Faulkner was one of the most significant American authors in 20th century, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949.At the same time, he was a disputed writer, regardless of before or after his death. So it is necessary to appraise his work in an all-around and developing sight.On the basis of Faulkner's standing five novels, especially his epic novel Absalom, Absalom, combined with the background of society and individual, this thesis analyses the paternal relationship, analyses the unique feature of Yoknapatawpha Country, analyses the new South man's perplex, dilemma and their uninterruptible pursue when confronted with the tragedy fate .Under the absurd exterior ,there was the deep and strict truth .The society, religion and philosophy of 20th century was the origin of Faulkner's works, In the new century, we should study and think it seriously.