The Sound and the Fury

Time shatters. Families crumble. Secrets linger.

In the fading shadow of the Old South, the Compson family is unraveling. Gripped by obsession and haunted by the loss of their daughter Caddy, their world is told through the fragmented voices of three brothers: the simple-minded Benjy, trapped in a swirl of sensory memories; the tormented Quentin, consumed by a past he cannot change; and the ruthless Jason, burning with bitterness and greed. As their stories collide, a profound tragedy of love, honor, and betrayal emerges, held together only by the enduring strength of the family's Black servant, Dilsey. William Faulkner's monumental novel is a breathtaking and challenging journey into the heart of a family and the forces that tear it apart.

About the author

William Faulkner (1897–1962) was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels and stories explored the complexities of the American South. Renowned for his rich, lyrical prose and his innovative narrative techniques, Faulkner’s works, including As I Lay Dying and Light in August, remain cornerstones of 20th-century literature.