Sutpen's Hundred is a fictional plantation in William Faulkner's novel, "Absalom, Absalom!" It serves as the primary setting for the story, representing the ambitions and failures of its owner, Thomas Sutpen. The plantation is located in Mississippi and symbolizes the complexities of Southern society before and after the Civil War. The estate is characterized by its grand architecture and vast land, reflecting Sutpen's desire for power and legacy. However, it also becomes a site of tragedy and conflict, illustrating themes of family, race, and the consequences of ambition in the American South.