William Faulkner Standalone Novels books in order

William Faulkner's standalone novels are ten works published between 1926 and 1973 that sit outside his Yoknapatawpha County series and the Snopes Trilogy.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Soldiers’ Pay 1926 William Faulkner Buy
2 Mosquitoes 1927 William Faulkner Buy
3 Pylon 1935 William Faulkner Buy
4 The Unvanquished 1938 William Faulkner Buy
5 The Wild Palms / If I Forget Thee Jerusalem 1939 William Faulkner Buy
6 Intruder in the Dust 1948 William Faulkner Buy
7 A Fable 1954 William Faulkner Buy
8 Sanctuary and Requiem for a Nun 1954 William Faulkner Buy
9 The Reivers 1962 William Faulkner Buy
10 Flags in the Dust 1973 William Faulkner Buy

William Faulkner’s ten standalone novels span from his debut Soldiers’ Pay (1926) to the posthumously published Flags in the Dust (1973). These books sit outside his major Yoknapatawpha sequences, though some share the Mississippi setting.

The Unvanquished (1938) follows the Sartoris family during the Civil War, while Pylon (1935) moves to New Orleans for a story about barnstorming pilots. A Fable (1954), set during World War I, won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Reivers (1962), Faulkner’s last completed novel, won a second Pulitzer for its comic tale of a stolen car and a road trip through early 1900s Mississippi.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Faulkner Standalone Novels series?

There are ten books in the William Faulkner Standalone Novels series, published between 1926 and 1973.

What is the first book in the William Faulkner Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the William Faulkner Standalone Novels series is Soldiers’ Pay, published in 1926.

Which William Faulkner standalone novels are most recommended?

The Unvanquished (1938), set during the Civil War, and The Reivers (1962), a comic novel that won the Pulitzer Prize, are among the most accessible. Pylon (1935) and A Fable (1954) show Faulkner working outside his usual Mississippi settings.

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