The Hamlet (novel)

*The Hamlet* is a novel by William Faulkner set in the Mississippi Delta, focusing on the interconnected lives of the Sartoris (or Sartorius) family. It explores themes of tradition, change, social hierarchy, and the passage of time through the stories of characters like Bayard Sartoris, who grapples with personal and societal expectations. The narrative reflects on the decline of old Southern aristocracy and the impact of modernization, blending poetic language with deep psychological insight. Faulkner’s intricate storytelling reveals the complexities of identity and community in a changing world.