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The Sound and the Fury
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025235714
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner's groundbreaking masterpiece, is a profound and intricate exploration of a Southern aristocratic family in decline. Set against the rich, complex backdrop of Mississippi, this novel delves deep into the Compson family's unraveling over three decades, painting a vivid portrait of faded glory, intergenerational conflict, and the enduring weight of the past.
Faulkner masterfully employs innovative narrative techniques, presenting the story through the stream-of-consciousness perspectives of various family members. This modernist approach allows for a uniquely intimate and psychological immersion into their individual struggles with love, loss, honor, and despair. Themes of sibling relationships, the impact of illegitimate children, the challenges faced by people with mental disabilities, and the loyalties of household figures further enrich this dense domestic fiction. A cornerstone of Southern literature and a towering achievement in psychological fiction, The Sound and the Fury remains a powerful and unforgettable family saga. It invites readers to grapple with the fractured lives of its characters, offering a timeless meditation on memory, identity, and the relentless march of time. Experience this classic work in a meticulously prepared print edition, a testament to its enduring literary power.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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