Faulkner’s Road to Becoming a Modernist

It is no exaggeration to say that Modernism exerts great influence on Faulkner and a lot of his fictions, which may be the key to the interpretation of his novels. This paper tries to explore Faulkner’s road to becoming a Modernist, which includes the influence of Victorianism, Modernism and also some important people in Faulkner’s life. By so doing, it is hoped to be able to offer a thorough and deeper understanding of Faulkner, and shed a new light on his works.