A Rose for Emily" is a short story by American author William Faulkner, first published on April 30, 1930, in an issue of The Forum. The story takes place in Faulkner's fictional Jefferson, Mississippi, in the equally fictional county of Yoknapatawpha. It was Faulkner's first short story published in a national magazine.

A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner is a captivating tale that delves into the complex psyche of its titular character, Miss Emily Grierson, and the enigmatic events surrounding her life in the fictional town of Jefferson. Set in the post-Civil War South, the story unfolds through the eyes of the townspeople, who recount Miss Emily's life marked by tragedy, mystery, and solitude. Faulkner masterfully weaves together themes of tradition versus change, isolation, and the decline of the old South, as seen through the lens of Miss Emily's eccentricities and her refusal to conform to societal norms.

As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding Miss Emily's reclusive existence and her tumultuous relationship with the town. Faulkner skillfully navigates the shifting timelines, revealing shocking revelations about Miss Emily's past and the dark secrets hidden within her decaying mansion. Through vivid imagery and rich symbolism, "A Rose for Emily" explores the complexities of human nature, the repercussions of repression, and the haunting legacy of the past that continues to linger in the present.