The Snopes Trilogy books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Snopes Trilogy series?"

"There are six books in the The Snopes Trilogy series, published between 1940 and 1959."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Snopes Trilogy series?"

"The first book in the The Snopes Trilogy series is The Hamlet, published in 1940."

Q: "Do you need to read the Snopes Trilogy in order?"

"Yes. The Hamlet (1940), The Town (1957), and The Mansion (1959) tell one continuous story about the Snopes family's rise in Yoknapatawpha County. Each book builds directly on the previous one."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Hamlet	1940	William Faulkner	Buy
2	Snopes	1959	William Faulkner	N/A
3	Kaupunki	1957	William Faulkner	N/A
4	The Town	1957	William Faulkner	Buy
5	The Mansion	1959	William Faulkner	Buy
6	Особняк	1959	William Faulkner	N/A

The Snopes Trilogy follows the Snopes family as they rise from poor tenant farmers to positions of influence in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi. The Hamlet (1940) introduces Flem Snopes and his clan as they begin their takeover of the hamlet of Frenchman’s Bend.

The Town (1957) moves the action to Jefferson, where Flem continues his climb, and The Mansion (1959) brings the story to its conclusion. Faulkner worked on the Snopes material for decades, and the trilogy represents one of his most sustained narrative projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Snopes Trilogy series?

There are six books in the The Snopes Trilogy series, published between 1940 and 1959.

What is the first book in the The Snopes Trilogy series?

The first book in the The Snopes Trilogy series is The Hamlet, published in 1940.

Do you need to read the Snopes Trilogy in order?

Yes. The Hamlet (1940), The Town (1957), and The Mansion (1959) tell one continuous story about the Snopes family’s rise in Yoknapatawpha County. Each book builds directly on the previous one.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order