| Full Name |
William Clark Styron Jr. |
| Date of Birth |
11 June 1925 |
| Place of Birth |
Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of Death |
01 November 2006 |
| Place of Death |
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American |
| Education |
Davidson College, Duke University, The New School for Social Research |
| Profession |
Novelist, Essayist |
| Years of Activity |
1951-2006 |
| Brief Information |
William Styron was an American novelist and essayist whose works explored themes of guilt, justice, and the complexities of human morality. He is best known for novels such as "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice," the latter two earning him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award, respectively. His writing often delved into historical subjects and personal experiences. |