Author

William Styron

1925 – 2006

William Styron (1925–2006) was an American novelist born in Newport News, Virginia. He earned a degree in English from Duke University, which bolstered his literary foundation. Styron's Southern background provided insight into the racial and historical themes explored in "The Confessions of Nat Turner," a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. His service as a U.S. Marine in World War II and the Korean War also influenced his writing. Other notable works include "Sophie's Choice" and "Lie Down in Darkness."