- “The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner – Set in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, this modernist novel explores the lives of the Compson family as they navigate decay and tragedy.
- “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett – Set in the 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, this bestselling novel provides a poignant account of African-American maids working in the households of white families.
- “As I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner – Another Faulkner classic, this novel takes place in rural Mississippi and follows the Bundren family’s journey to bury their matriarch.
- “Light in August” by William Faulkner – Centred around the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, this novel delves into themes of race, identity, and morality through the intertwined lives of its characters.
- “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” by Ernest J. Gaines – While not solely set in Mississippi, this novel explores the experiences of a fictional African American woman living through the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement in rural Mississippi.
- “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd – Set in 1960s South Carolina and partially in Tiburon, a fictional town in northeastern Mississippi, this novel follows a young white girl’s journey of self-discovery and healing, intertwining themes of race, family, and female empowerment.
- “Sanctuary” by William Faulkner – This dark novel is set in Mississippi and tells the story of a young woman’s harrowing experiences as she tries to escape a life of violence and abuse.
- “The Optimist’s Daughter” by Eudora Welty – Set in Mount Salus, Mississippi, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the life of a middle-aged woman as she confronts her past and deals with loss and grief.
- “Absalom, Absalom!” by William Faulkner – Set in Jefferson, Mississippi, this complex novel delves into the lives of the Sutpen family, their secrets, and the legacies of slavery and racism.
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – Though not exclusively set in Mississippi, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel captures the essence of small-town Southern life, including some scenes in fictional Maycomb County, Mississippi.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Mississippi
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