Books

Jonathan Cape and Harrison SMith, 1929. first. hardcover. very good/very good. First edition, first published 1929 stated on copyright page. Dust jacket is second state. Book very good, some rubbing and tanning along edges. Dust jacket very good, some wear, some small pieces missing, some small tape pieces inside of dj, minor tanning. Housed in custom-made slipcase.

The Sound and the Fury is a novel by the American author William Faulkner. It employs a number of narrative styles, including stream of consciousness. Published in 1929, the novel was Faulkner's fourth and is now considered to be one of the greatest novels in American literature. The book primarily focuses on the Compson family and their lives in Mississippi during the early 20th century, touching on themes of time, race, and the decline of the Southern aristocracy.

First editions of 'The Sound and the Fury' were published by Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith in 1929. These copies might include a misprint on page 401, 'showing' for 'shown'. Also, the dust jacket design is blue and yellow, and features a so-called 'woman in the swing' illustration.