The Sound and the Fury
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 201000 readers · 335 pages · ≈ 6 h 12 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Sound and the Fury?
About ≈ 6 h 12 m — 335 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Sound and the Fury?
335 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Sound and the Fury?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has The Sound and the Fury been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Sound and the Fury (2014), The Sound and the Fury (1959).
Is The Sound and the Fury in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Sound and the Fury?
The main characters include Mississippi, Southern States.
Where does The Sound and the Fury take place?
It is set in Early 20th century, 1920's, Mississippi.
Who wrote The Sound and the Fury?
William Faulkner.
Where can I read The Sound and the Fury online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library