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Because he was such a giant of Southern Literature. The Dixie Express casts a big shadow moving forward, as did Faulkner and other writers probably felt intimidated by it, as O'Connor implies in her famous statement to similar effect, and which I thought I would find here, but not.

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Flannery O'Connor referred to William Faulkner as "The Dixie Limited" to acknowledge his reputation as a prominent Southern author whose works encapsulated the essence of the Southern experience. This nickname highlighted Faulkner's influence and significance within Southern literature and culture.

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