On Wednesday, November 16th, the 67th annual National Book Awards will be hosted by Larry Wilmore. In preparation, Special Collections Research Center is featuring two of our books that have previously won this award. The awards aim to “celebrate the best of American literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in America.” Currently, four winners are awarded for the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature. This year’s candidates can be found on the National Book Foundation website.
William Faulkner was the Fiction winner in 1951 for his Collected Stories. Faulkner, William, The Collected Stories of William Faulkner , PS3511 .A86 A6 1950, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University.
William Styron won the Fiction (Hardcover) prize in 1980 for Sophie’s Choice. Styron, William, Sophie’s Choice , PS3569 .T9 S67 1979, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University (image above and below).
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