Requiem For A Nun

Faulkner, William; Ford, Ruth

Published by Random House, New York, 1951

About this Item

The sequel to Faulkner's early novel Sanctuary. Requiem, originally published in book form, was later adapted for the stage. It was also a co-source, along with Sanctuary, for the 1961 film Sanctuary. In Requiem, Faulkner experiments with narrative technique; the book is part novel, part play. The main narrative, which is presented in dramatic form, is interspersed with prose sections recounting the history of the fictional Yoknapatawpha County. Distinguished copy of Ford's stage adaptation, written in the form of a three-act play, with each act preceded by a narrative section. Ford removed the narrative sections, and revised the remainder of the novel for dramatic unity. gray vinyl cloth, with titles stamped in black and gilt, and photographic still mounted to front cover; dark yellow-orange topstain; dust jacket; [xiv],[2],3-105,[5]pp; illus. Inscribed by Ruth Ford and her hysband co-star in the play, Zachary Scott, to artist Baffie Johnson and her husband writer and critic Gerald Sykes, on rear end paper. Small closed tear to rear panel. Not price-clipped ($2.95). First printing specified. 5¾" - 8¼".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Requiem For A Nun
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1951
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Printing: First printing
• Condition: Near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Book Type: book