For decades, readers have been mystified and haunted by The Sound and the Fury's cast of deeply troubled characters—darling and daring Caddy, innocent Benjy, tyrannical Jason and tortured Quentin. Inauspiciously published before the American Stock Market crash of 1929, William Faulkner's fourth novel, The Sound and the Fury, is considered his first work of true genius.
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From beginning to end, let Professor Davis help you explore the inner thoughts and ramblings of the families on Compson Mile. Follow the lecture notes then join the online discussion!
While the Compsons cling to the past, the Gibsons look towards a better tomorrow. Go back in time to the 1920s and get to know the two households through snapshots from their family photo albums.
Faulkner's characters don't play by the rules—and neither should you! If you want to know how to navigate the shifts in time and keep the story straight, try these quick tips.
Is Quentin a "he" or a "she"? Why doesn't Caddie live with her daughter? And why don't any of the women get to tell their own stories? Professor Davis has answered these questions and more!
The characters in the novel have very distinctive ways of telling their stories. But what are they saying? Take this quiz to see if you can match the speaker with the statement.
Read along with Oprah's Book Club! Look for the Summer of Faulkner box set from Vintage Books and receive a special Readers Guide—with a message from Oprah!
