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William Faulkner

United States · 1897–1962

#73 of the greatest writers of all time, ranked by everyone.

#13 of the 25 writers from the United States.

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70. Robert Louis Stevenson United Kingdom · 1850–1894
71. Friedrich Schiller Germany · 1759–1805
72. George Bernard Shaw Ireland · 1856–1950
73. William Faulkner United States · 1897–1962
74. Aldous Huxley United Kingdom · 1894–1963
75. Honoré de Balzac France · 1799–1850
76. Kalidasa Ancient India

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