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Sound and the Fury - William Faulkner

"The Sound and the Fury," by William Faulkner, was first published in 1929. The novel was one of his first novels--it has been popular and controversial.
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The Sound and the Fury is a complex and controversial novel. The work is set in the Deep South, and is written by William Faulkner--who is often recognized as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. This important novel is required reading for many high school and college students, but it's also an interesting study of humanity. Take a look at quotes from Sound and the Fury.
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The Sound and the Fury, by Southern novelist William Faulkner, is perhaps his most famous and most discussed work.
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The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner, innovates American fiction. In experimental prose, Faulkner tells the story of the Compton family, out of Jefferson, Mississippi. His stream-of-consciousness style adds a layer of complexity to the novel, ensuring the novels place among the American classics. If you like this novel, you may enjoy these other books. Take a look at these must reads!
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First published in 1929, William Faulkner's novel, The Sound and the Fury, was one of his first books.

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