The Sound and the Fury is the tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fragmented and harrowed by history and legacy, the character's voices and actions mesh to create what is arguably Faulkner's masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. "I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire.... I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools." -from The Sound and the Fury

In this powerful and poignant novel, William Faulkner explores the complexities of human relationships and the decline of a Southern family. Through multiple narratives and stream-of-consciousness writing, Faulkner masterfully weaves together the story of the Bundren family's journey to bury their mother, Addie, in her hometown. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of their own emotions and relationships, the family's dark past and inner struggles are revealed. A classic of American literature, "As I Lay Dying" is a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and the human condition.

Au printemps 1928, dans un comté imaginaire du sud des États-Unis, la vieille famille aristocratique des Compson se déchire sous le regard dépité de ses domestiques. Au sein d'une grande demeure décatie, quatre voix se répondent par ricochet : Benjy, le petit dernier, resté enfermé dans l'enfance, qui ne cesse de hurler ; Jason, le cadet, cynique à l'âme vengeresse ; Quentin, l'aîné, âme torturée de la fratrie, follement épris de sa soeur Caddy ; et Dilsey, leur vieille servante, qui observe le tout avec une grande sagesse. Considéré comme l'un des meilleurs livres de la littérature anglophone, Le bruit et la fureur est un chef-d'oeuvre incontournable. Par cette nouvelle traduction somptueuse, Charles Recoursé apporte une clarté inédite et une fluidité qui en rendent la lecture plus magnétique que jamais. Cette édition inclut une préface du traducteur ainsi qu'un appendice exceptionnel de William Faulkner rédigé dix-sept ans après la parution originale.

Au printemps 1928, dans un comté imaginaire du sud des États-Unis, la vieille famille aristocratique des Compson se déchire sous le regard dépité de ses domestiques. Au sein d'une grande demeure décatie, quatre voix se répondent par ricochet : Benjy, le petit dernier, resté enfermé dans l'enfance, qui ne cesse de hurler ; Jason, le cadet, cynique à l'âme vengeresse ; Quentin, l'aîné, âme torturée de la fratrie, follement épris de sa soeur Caddy ; et Dilsey, leur vieille servante, qui observe le tout avec une grande sagesse. Considéré comme l'un des meilleurs livres de la littérature anglophone, Le bruit et la fureur est un chef-d'oeuvre incontournable. Par cette nouvelle traduction somptueuse, Charles Recoursé apporte une clarté inédite et une fluidité qui en rendent la lecture plus magnétique que jamais. Cette édition inclut une préface du traducteur ainsi qu'un appendice exceptionnel de William Faulkner rédigé dix-sept ans après la parution originale.

As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner is a Southern Gothic novel that tells the harrowing journey of the Bundren family as they attempt to fulfill the dying wish of their matriarch, Addie Bundren. Addie's final request is to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi. The story is narrated through a series of monologues by fifteen different characters, each providing their perspectives and insights. The Bundren family members, including the father Anse, sons Cash, Darl, Jewel, Vardaman, and daughter Dewey Dell, face numerous trials and tribulations as they embark on the perilous journey to Jefferson. Throughout the journey, the family encounters a series of misfortunes: Cash breaks his leg, the family's mules drown, a fire destroys their barn, and Darl begins to lose his sanity. Each family member's personal struggles and secrets are gradually revealed, painting a complex picture of their individual motivations and inner lives.

The Sound and the Fury is the tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fragmented and harrowed by history and legacy, the character's voices and actions mesh to create what is arguably Faulkner's masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. "I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire.... I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools." -from The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury is the tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fragmented and harrowed by history and legacy, the character's voices and actions mesh to create what is arguably Faulkner's masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. "I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire.... I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools." -from The Sound and the Fury

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One of Faulkner's comic masterpieces, The Reivers is a picaresque that tells of three unlikely car thieves from rural Mississippi. Eleven-year-old Lucius Priest is persuaded by Boon Hogganbeck, one of his family's retainers, to steal his grandfather's car and make a trip to Memphis. The Priests' black coachman, Ned McCaslin, stows away, and the three of them are off on a heroic odyssey, for which they are all ill-equipped, that ends at Miss Reba's bordello in Memphis. From there a series of wild misadventures ensues--involving horse smuggling, trainmen, sheriffs' deputies, and jail.

"The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner is a classic novel that explores the decline of a Southern aristocratic family through four different narratives. The Compson family's struggles with financial ruin, loss of faith, and tragic deaths are portrayed through the eyes of family members and a black servant. The novel's non-linear style and stream-of-consciousness writing create a complex and challenging reading experience, delving into themes of family, morality, and tragedy.

Soldiers return from the War to a mixed reception in America. The first novel by one of the 20th century's most poetic writers experimenting in stream of consciousness, and adept at dialogue.