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Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury"

William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury" is a novel that explores the complex lives of the Compson family in the American South. Using multiple perspectives and stream-of-consciousness narration, it delves into themes of time, decay, and family loyalty. The story reveals the family's decline through the lenses of different characters, each with unique voices and struggles. The novel's layered structure and poetic prose challenge readers to piece together its fragmented narrative, ultimately portraying how personal and cultural histories shape individual destinies.