André Bleikasten

André Bleikasten was a French literary scholar and critic, widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on William Faulkner.

His book "William Faulkner: A Life through Novels" was originally published in French in 2009 and later translated into English.

Bleikasten's approach to Faulkner's life focused on analyzing his works and their critical reception rather than providing a traditional chronological biography.

He was known for his in-depth literary analysis and synthesis of Faulkner's novels, emphasizing the connections between the author's life and his literary output.