signed first edition
1954 · New York
by Faulkner, William
New York: Random House, 1954. First edition. Near Fine. First printing, one of 1,000 copies signed and numbered by William Faulkner. Publisher's blue cloth. Top edge dark blue. Some toning to endpapers at gutter and a bit of foxing to edges of closed text block. With the publisher's slipcase (somewhat toned and dustsoiled) but lacking the glassine. A bright, Near Fine copy of the book in the Good+ slipcase.
William Faulkner’s 1954 novel, which won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, A Fable took Faulkner over ten years to write. Set in World War I – and inspired closely by the life of Jesus – the novel follows Corporal Stephan, whose actions end up bringing a halt to the war. “Whatever its 'sources,' if such these be, Faulkner has stamped A Fable as his own. His method of delayed revelation is present in extreme form and will make difficult reading for some and exciting reading for others. His style, at times very demanding of the reader, rises often to magnificence” (contemporary New York Times review). Near Fine. (Inventory #: 7306)
William Faulkner’s 1954 novel, which won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, A Fable took Faulkner over ten years to write. Set in World War I – and inspired closely by the life of Jesus – the novel follows Corporal Stephan, whose actions end up bringing a halt to the war. “Whatever its 'sources,' if such these be, Faulkner has stamped A Fable as his own. His method of delayed revelation is present in extreme form and will make difficult reading for some and exciting reading for others. His style, at times very demanding of the reader, rises often to magnificence” (contemporary New York Times review). Near Fine. (Inventory #: 7306)
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