The Art of Fiction V: William Styron.- This link opens in a new window
Presents an interview with writer William Styron. His first novel "Lie Down in Darkness" is discussed, as well as his background growing up in Newport News, Virginia. The interview took place in Paris, France. Styron discusses when he first started to write and why. His first creative writing course with William Blackburn at Duke University really got him involved in his writing.