"A Rose for Emily" is a short story written by William Faulkner in 1930. The novel's narrative techniques employ both flashbacks and a plural narrator's perspective to tell the story. The novel starts with the news of Emily's death at the age of forty-five, which leads the reader to infer that she was an important figure in the town, but her death was met with mixed reactions from the townspeople. Through a series of flashbacks, the novel explores Emily's life, her family, her relationship with the townspeople, and her final days. Faulkner also uses a plural narrator's perspective to create a sense of detached objectivity in the narration, giving the reader more of a bird's-eye view of events and relationships. The story's nonlinear chronology allows the reader to examine how the past influences the present and explore the nuances of Emily's character. Overall, this narrative structure creates a sense of tension, mystery, and emotional impact in the story.