William Faulkner

By Alex OmbergThe Fractured Narrative and the Southern Mythos

Biography and Memoir

Literary Classics

Length55m

About this book

Summary

THE SOUL OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH William Faulkner constructed a moral universe on a postage stamp of native soil, proving that the past is never dead—it is not even past. In this definitive guide, Alex Omberg navigates the tangled roots of Yoknapatawpha County and the fractured narratives that defined Southern Gothic. Inside, you will discover: The genealogy of the Compsons and the rise of the Snopes. The temporal distortions of The Sound and the Fury. The cubist portrait of grief in As I Lay Dying. The reconstruction of history in Absalom, Absalom! The clash between old aristocracy and modern pragmatism. This book decodes the stream-of-consciousness techniques and the heavy burden of history that make Faulkner a literary giant. Enter the world of the high modernists. Scroll up and buy now.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir, Literary Classics

Length

55 mins

Publish date

Jan 16, 2026

Language

English

About the Author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all Audiobooks by Alex Omberg

1Introduction: The Past Is Not Even Past

5Chapter 4: Absalom, Absalom!

2Chapter 1: The Construction of Yoknapatawpha

6Chapter 5: The Snopes Trilogy

3Chapter 2: The Sound and the Fury

7Conclusion: The Sole Owner and Proprietor

4Chapter 3: As I Lay Dying