William Faulkner Two-Book Collection: Absalom, Absalom! & The Sound and the Fury – Timeless Southern Gothic Classics Exploring Family, Legacy, and the Human Condition

Please note: The individual books listed below, with their original ISBNs and cover images, will be dispatched together as a set.

Delve into the profound narratives of William Faulkner with this two-book collection, showcasing his masterpieces that explore the complexities of the human condition and the American South. This set is essential for readers seeking rich, challenging, and rewarding literary experiences.

Absalom, Absalom! (ISBN: 9780099475118): This postbellum Greek tragedy introduces Quentin Compson and his Harvard roommate, Shreve, who are captivated by the tragic rise and fall of Thomas Sutpen. Determined to ascend Southern society's ranks, Sutpen's relentless ambition leads to profound consequences, unraveling secrets that threaten his family's legacy. Faulkner's elaborate descriptive syntax offers a deep exploration of the South and the human condition.

The Sound and the Fury (ISBN: 9780099475019): This novel depicts the gradual disintegration of the Compson family through four fractured narratives, exploring intense, passionate family relationships devoid of love, centered on self-centeredness. At its heart, it's a novel about lovelessness—'only an idiot has no grief; only a fool would forget it. What else is there in this world sharp enough to stick to your guts?'

William Faulkner's innovative narrative techniques and profound themes make this collection a must-have for enthusiasts of classic literature, offering a deep and immersive reading experience.