What is the meaning of l'apres-midi d'un faune William Faulkner?

Answer 1

L'apres midi d'une faune translates to "Afternoon of a fawn." It's a poem written by French poet Stephane Mallarme; the poem later inspired French composer Claude Debussy to write a piece for symphony titled "Prelude a l'apres-midi d'une faune." Thirty or so years later, Faulkner used the title for one of his first poems.

Answer 2

"L'Après-midi d'un faune" is a poem by Stéphane Mallarmé, not William Faulkner. It tells the story of a faun who awakens from a dream to find himself in nature. The poem explores themes of desire, beauty, and the relationship between art and reality. Faulkner was a renowned American writer known for his Southern Gothic style.