The Sound and the Fury
Exploring Time, Memory, and Family in the Deep South: A Modernist Masterpiece of American LiteratureBy William Faulkner
Length10h 29m
About this audiobook
William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury" is a groundbreaking exploration of the decline of an aristocratic Southern family through the lens of time, memory, and subjective consciousness. Employing his signature stream-of-consciousness technique, Faulkner weaves a narrative rich in symbolism and intricate characters, delving deep into the psyche of the Compson family. The novel is structurally complex, featuring four distinct sections narrated by different characters, including Benjy, a mentally disabled man, whose fragmented perceptions challenge conventional narrative forms and reflect the disintegration of Southern identity in the post-Civil War era. Faulkner, born in Mississippi in 1897, was heavily influenced by the complexities of Southern life and history, shaping his literary voice. His experiences during World War I and the socio-political upheaval of the early 20th century ignited his fascination with themes of decay, race, and the passage of time. "The Sound and the Fury," published in 1929, stands as a culmination of his early literary experiments, marking his emergence as one of America's greatest modernist writers and redefining the Southern Gothic genre. For readers seeking a profound and challenging literary experience, Faulkner's work offers profound insights into the human condition. "The Sound and the Fury" is not merely a novel; it is a testament to the complexity of memory, time, and identity, inviting readers to engage in a deep reflection on the universality of suffering and the workings of the mind.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (231.2K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
5APRIL SIXTH, 1928 (pt. 1)
2APRIL SEVENTH, 1928
6APRIL SIXTH, 1928 (pt. 2)
3JUNE SECOND, 1910 (pt. 1)
7APRIL EIGHTH, 1928
4JUNE SECOND, 1910 (pt. 2)
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