The Sound and the Fury is a novel by William Faulkner that was first published in 1929. Read a plot overview, important quotes, and in-depth character analysis for Jason Compson IV, Caddy Compson, and more.
Summary
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Summary & Analysis
- April Seventh, 1928
- June Second, 1910
- April Sixth, 1928
- April Eighth, 1928
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Characters
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Literary Devices
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Quotes
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Quick Quizzes
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Essays
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Further Study
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