Books in order

William Faulkner — books in order

1
Series
2
Outside series
1929–1959
Published

Quick answer

The Hamlet
Start withThe HamletSnopes trilogy · 1940Open the volume →
  • William Faulkner has 1 series with a set reading order in BookRank.
  • Start with Snopes trilogy — its first volume is “The Hamlet” (1940).
  • Outside the series: 2 ranked books, published 1929–1930.

Snopes trilogy

3 volumes · 1940–1959 · Completed

Full order & progress →
  1. The Hamlet
    The Hamlet1940 · Not ranked yetStart here
    Not ranked yet
  2. The Town
    The Town1957 · Not ranked yet
    Not ranked yet
  3. The Mansion
    The Mansion1959 · Not ranked yet
    Not ranked yet

Books outside any series

2 ranked titles, oldest first.

  1. The Sound and the Fury
    The Sound and the Fury348 ratings
    7.67.6 / 10
  2. As I Lay Dying
    As I Lay Dying360 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10

Frequently asked questions

Which series did William Faulkner write?

In BookRank, 1 series: Snopes trilogy.

Where should I start with William Faulkner?

With Snopes trilogy — its first volume, “The Hamlet” (1940).

What is the oldest book by William Faulkner in BookRank?

“The Sound and the Fury” (1929).

What is the newest book by William Faulkner in BookRank?

“The Mansion” (1959).

Do the books by William Faulkner have to be read in order?

Within a series, yes — Snopes trilogy. Books outside the series can be read in any order.

Series and volumes: Wikidata (CC0); the standalone list covers the books BookRank ranks, not the author’s complete bibliography.