The Sound and the Fury is a novel by William Faulkner, first published in 1929. It's widely regarded as one of the most important works of 20th-century American literature, known for its experimental narrative techniques, particularly the use of stream of consciousness. The novel tells the story of the decline of the Compson family, a once-prominent Southern family in Mississippi.

William Faulkner (1897-1962) was one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. He was born in Mississippi, and much of his work is set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, a richly detailed world based on the American South.
Faulkner's writing is known for its complex narrative techniques, such as stream of consciousness, multiple perspectives, and nonlinear timelines.