I thought you might like to see where we are as a class prior to working together this term. As you know, I surveyed you. Here are the results:

So a lot of virgins, which is great, and a full 60% who have read nothing or perhaps a short story or two. As you think about entering Faulkner’s county, especially if for the first time, you might check out this wonderful post and learn how to pronounce Yoknapatawpha from its creator.