William Faulkner Reading Order
8 series · 66 books · Born 1897-09-25
William Faulkner stands as one of the twentieth century's most transformative American authors, whose experimental fiction techniques and psychological depth fundamentally reshaped modern literature. His extensive body of work spans novels, short stories, and poetry, with many pieces exploring themes of morality, family legacy, and the American South's complex history. A recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Faulkner's influence extends across multiple genres and continues to shape contemporary writers and readers seeking complex, layered narratives.
Anthologies Series
Complete19 books (1943–2018)
Start with World's Great Mystery Stories, the first of 19 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with World's Great Mystery Stories
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Screenplays Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete6 books (1930–1996)
Start with A Rose for Emily, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with A Rose for Emily
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete17 books (1927–2018)
Start with Wishing Tree, the first of 17 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Wishing Tree
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Sin and Salvation Series
Complete7 books (1929–1950)
Start with Sartoris, the first of 7 books in the Sin and Salvation series.
Start this series with Sartoris
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1926–1973)
Start with Soldiers' Pay, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Soldiers' Pay
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The Dark Descent Series
Complete3 books (1987–1991)
Start with Volume I: The Color of Evil and read in order.
Start this series with Volume I: The Color of Evil
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The Snopes Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1940–1959)
Start with The Hamlet and read in order.
Start this series with The Hamlet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Faulkner written?
- William Faulkner has written 66 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1926 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each William Faulkner series?
- Here are the first books in William Faulkner's series: Anthologies: World's Great Mystery Stories; Short Stories/Novellas: A Rose for Emily; Short Story Collections: Wishing Tree; Sin and Salvation: Sartoris; The Dark Descent: Volume I: The Color of Evil.
- What order should I read William Faulkner's books?
- We recommend reading William Faulkner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William Faulkner's series complete?
- William Faulkner has 8 completed series.