THE SOUND AND THE FURY: EXPANDED EDITION WITH CRITICAL ESSAYS<br/>William Faulkner's Modernist Masterpiece<br/>William Faulkner's landmark novel follows the tragic decline of the once-aristocratic Compson family through some of the most innovative prose of the twentieth century. Told through four distinct voices—the passionate but troubled Quentin, the cold and rational Jason, the mentally disabled Benjy's stream-of-consciousness narrative, and the objective voice of the final section—the novel pieces together the story of the beautiful and doomed Caddy Compson, a character who never speaks directly yet whose presence haunts every page.<br/>Set in Jefferson, Mississippi in the early 1900s, The Sound and the Fury captures the decay of the American South through the lens of one family's devastating losses—of innocence, honor, sanity, and hope. This groundbreaking work, with its radical approach to narrative time and perspective, established Faulkner as one of America's greatest literary innovators and continues to challenge and inspire readers nearly a century after its original publication.<br/>Exclusive Supplementary Materials in This Edition: "On William Faulkner's The Sound And The Fury" — A rare contemporary essay by acclaimed novelist Evelyn Scott, first published in a limited edition to coincide with the novel's release. "A Serious Damn: William Faulkner and Evelyn Scott" — A scholarly essay by Evelyn Scott biographer Peggy Bach exploring the professional and personal connections between these two Southern literary giants. Original 1929 Literary Review — Experience one of the earliest critical responses to what would later be recognized as one of the most important novels of the 20th century.<br/>Why This Edition Matters:<br/>This volume represents a unique opportunity to experience Faulkner's revolutionary novel alongside contemporaneous critical reception that illuminates how the work was initially understood. The supplementary materials provide crucial context for modern readers approaching Faulkner's challenging narrative techniques and complex themes of time, memory, and Southern identity.<br/>About Principle Press:<br/>Principle Press is an independent publisher dedicated to bringing important and overlooked literary works to new audiences in thoughtfully designed, affordable editions. Each volume features carefully considered typography and is professionally designed and manufactured to the highest standards of quality. Our editions aim to preserve literary heritage while making significant works accessible to contemporary readers.<br/>Perfect for: Readers of modernist fiction and Southern literature Students and scholars of American literature Collectors seeking beautifully designed editions of classic works Anyone interested in experiencing one of the most influential novels of the 20th century alongside rare critical context