The first novel in William Faulkner's Snopes trilogy, The Hamlet is both an ironic take on tragedy and an incisive commentary on the illusions of the post-war antebellum South. Flem Snopes, a shrewd man with a shady past, begins to dominate the town of Frenchman's Bend by asserting his will over its people. Faulkner's unique diction is employed perfectly in this novel, leading the way for the flood of crafty descriptions, characterizations and atmospheres synonymous with his writing. | The Hamlet by William Faulkner, Paperback | Indigo Chapters