Faulkner, William
The Sound and the Fury (Everyman's Library Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857150698
- author:
- Faulkner, William
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 24mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sound and the Fury is a powerful exploration of the decline of a once-prominent Southern family. The novel is presented in a non-linear fashion, with four distinct sections that weave together to form a complex narrative. Through the perspectives of three brothers - each with their own unique voice and experience - the story unfolds, revealing the intricate web of relationships and the devastating consequences of time and circumstance. As the Compson family's fortunes fade, the lines between past and present become increasingly blurred, and the true nature of their downfall is slowly revealed. With its innovative narrative structure and poetic prose, The Sound and the Fury is a masterpiece of modernist literature that continues to appeal to readers with its haunting and thought-provoking portrayal of human fragility and the search for meaning. Published in 1992, this edition of The Sound and the Fury is part of Everyman's Library, a renowned series of classic novels in high-quality hardcover.