Order of William Faulkner Books

William Faulkner (1897-1962) was an American writer known for his novels, short stories, plays, poetry, essays, and screenplays. A lifelong inhabitant of Mississippi, he stands as a pivotal figure in Southern literature and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949. His narrative style frequently employs “stream of consciousness” and features a diverse cast of characters, including slaves, working-class individuals, and Southern aristocrats. Faulkner's inaugural short story, "Landing in Luck," appeared in 1919, while his first novel, "Soldier’s Pay," was published in 1926. Below is a chronological list of William Faulkner’s works as they were originally released.