The novels of __________, set in the rural South, typically revolve around human alienation and an individual's relationship with God.
A) James Baldwin
B) William Faulkner
C) John Steinbeck
D) Flannery O'Connor
E) Ernest Hemingway
Question 2
__________ erased the line between literature and journalism, producing works that tersely represent simple acts, employ sparse dialogue, and understate emotion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).