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The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury (1929)

358 pages 3.9/5 Goodreads

In many ways this was an experimental novel, using several differing narrative styles. Divided into four parts, the author relates the same episodes from four different viewpoints, using a different style for each. The story concerns various members of a Southern family, once wealthy landowners but now struggling to maintain their reputation.

Author: William Faulkner

ISBN: 9780140020878

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Suicide (discussed or ideation)

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation

Substance Use

Alcohol abuse (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Sexual assault / rape
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