William Faulkner's The Sound and The Fury

The Sound and The Fury has often been said to be William Faulkner's greatest work, which is impressive considering it was only his fourth novel. Without yet reading the book, I learned that Faulkner has a very distinct style shown in his frequent shifts of time, narrator shifts, and his ability to subtly reveal the thoughts of his characters to the reader. He presents each character with their own set of views and biases, as each tells their own perspective on a particular story.
A graduate instructor of English and PhD candidate of the University of Mississippi in Oxford, John B. Padgett, created a website dedicated to William Faulkner. Padgett created this website as a way for readers of Faulkner to find a better understanding of his works, lift, and world. Padgett explains his experience with reading The Sound and The Fury as something he cannot merely describe. Padgett points out that one of the first things readers will recognize in Faulkner's novel is the language. He explains that the language is difficult to comprehend for it "has to be," because of "the old verities and truths of the heart" that cannot merely be told in only a few words. It is made clear that The Sound and The Fury is a very difficult book to understand, however provides an experience that is highly rewarding.
Padgett's website provides all the information needed while reading Faulkner. I learned a lot about Faulkner's life. He grew up in Rowan Oak, and preferred to be out of the "public eye." This was difficult for him however, as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Faulkner was very inspired by his surroundings, and was most productive while alone in Rowan Oak. I found it very fascinating to discover that Faulkner is "the most-studies author in the world, with more books, articles, and papers written about his work than any other writer besides Shakespeare."
Faulkner describes his novel The Sound and The Fury to be his "most splendid failure." There are four sections in the book, each told in a different character's perspective. The novel has been both highly praised and criticized. It provokes a vast variety of opinions and interpretations. I was informed that Caddy Compson plays a very significant role, and may even be the key character in the novel. I will be sure to read about her very closely as I immerse myself into this novel.