“And we'd sit in the dry leaves that whispered a little with the slow respiration of our waiting and with the slow breathing of the earth and the windless october, the rank smell of the lantern fouling the brittle air, listening to the dog and the echo of louis' voice dying away”
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William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury' is a complex and challenging narrative that delves into the lives of the Compson family. The story is told through the perspectives of several characters, each with their own voice and narrative style, and spans several decades. The novel is renowned for its innovative narrative structure, which includes stream-of-consciousness writing and non-linear timelines. It is considered a classic of American literature, known for its exploration of the human psyche and the impact of historical and social forces on individual lives. more
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