Faulkner described the title "A Rose For Emily" as an allegorical title: this woman had undergone a great tragedy, and for this Faulkner pitied her. As a salute, he handed her a rose. The exact meaning of the word "rose" in the title in relation to the story, however, remains open to debate; no actual rose appears in the story.
"A Rose for Emily" is a short story by American author William Faulkner, first published on April 30, 1930, in an issue of The Forum. The story takes place in Faulkner's fictional Jefferson, Mississippi, in the equally fictional county of Yoknapatawpha. It was Faulkner's first short story published in a national magazine.
| Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | A Rose for Emily |
| Author | William Faulkner |
| Genre | Southern gothic |
| Publication Date | April 1930 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publication Type | Magazine |
| Series | N/A |