The Sound and the Fury

Faulkner's masterpiece traces the decline of the Compson family through four distinct narrative voices, including the stream-of-consciousness of Benjy, a man with an intellectual disability. The novel's fragmented chronology and layered prose revolutionised American fiction. It remains a cornerstone of modernist literature and Southern Gothic tradition.

The Sound and the Fury was written by William Faulkner, from United States. First published in 1949.

The Sound and the Fury has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1949; TIME 100 Best Novels 1929.

The Sound and the Fury is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 78/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in decay, memory, race.

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The Sound and the Fury is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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