Cornerstone of American Literature
Faulkner has long been considered a southern writer, but his stories have a much broader application. His style and unusual character names seem difficult at first, but it forces you to pay attention and get into the story. Sound and the Fury could be the posterchild for disfunctional family life, revealing the dark secrets that exist in every neighborhood in America, rich or poor. The emotions so skillfully revealed through Faulkner's characters are so real that you almost become a member of the family holding your breath at what might happen or be exposed next. Without question, this book is a cornerstone of American Literature.
