Cover of The Hamlet

Snopes trilogy books in order A series by William Faulkner

The Snopes trilogy series by William Faulkner has 3 books, from The Hamlet (1940) to The Mansion (1959). Read it in order, starting with The Hamlet.

Reading order: 1 The Hamlet (1940) · 2 The Town (1957) · 3 The Mansion (1959)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Snopes trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    The Hamlet (1940)

    373 pages

  2. 2.

    The Town (1957)

    371 pages

  3. 3.

    The Mansion (1959)

    436 pages

Snopes trilogy FAQ

How many Snopes trilogy books are there?
There are 3 Snopes trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Snopes trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with The Hamlet (1940): 1 The Hamlet (1940) · 2 The Town (1957) · 3 The Mansion (1959).
What is the first Snopes trilogy book?
The Hamlet (1940).
What is the latest Snopes trilogy book?
The Mansion (1959).
Is the Snopes trilogy series finished?
There have been no new Snopes trilogy books since 1959; William Faulkner died in 1962.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.