“A Fable“ By William Faulkner

“A Fable“ is a novel written by William Faulkner and published in 1954. The novel is set in France during World War I, and it tells the story of a company of soldiers who refuse to fight. The novel explores themes of leadership, sacrifice, and the human condition. The novel is divided into two parts: the first part is set in the trenches of the Western Front and tells the story of a mutiny among the soldiers of a French infantry company. The soldiers, led by a corporal, refuse to participate in a suicidal attack ordered by their superiors. They are eventually court-martialed and sentenced to death. The second part of the novel is set in a prison and tells the story of the corporal’s trial and execution. This section of the novel is told from multiple perspectives, including those of the judge, the defense attorney, and the chaplain. Through these perspectives, Faulkner explores the nature of leadership, sacrifice, and the human condition. One of the central themes of the nov