Book Cover of Soldiers' Pay

Soldiers' Pay

by William Faulkner

It is set in the aftermath of World War I and explores the experiences of returning soldiers as they attempt to reintegrate into civilian life. "Soldiers' Pay" is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the physical and psychological toll of war on soldiers and those around them. Through its characters, the novel explores themes of loss, trauma, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world forever changed by conflict. William Faulkner's writing style is characterized by its innovative use of narrative structure, as well as its insightful and often poetic portrayal of the human condition. In addition to its literary significance, "Soldiers' Pay" is also notable for its historical context. The book was written just a few years after the end of World War I, and its portrayal of returning soldiers and their struggles is particularly relevant and poignant. Today, "Soldiers' Pay" is considered a classic of modern American literature and is widely regarded as one of William Faulkner's most important works. It is a must-read for fans of Faulkner, as well as anyone interested in exploring the themes of war and its aftermath in literature.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1926

Authors

William Faulkner image

William Faulkner

United States

William Faulkner is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, in 1897 and lived much of his life in the southern United States. Throu...

Books by William Faulkner

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Вешние воды (Veshnie Vody) Cover image

Вешние воды (Veshnie Vody) by Ivan Turgenev

“Veshnie Vody” (Spring Floods) is a captivating novel by Ivan Turgenev that delves into the complexities of love, passion, and societal pressures. It...

Lovels of Arden Cover image

Lovels of Arden by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Clarissa Lovel returns to England after years of education abroad, only to discover her family's fortunes have dwindled and her father is emotionally...

Master Humphrey's Clock Cover image

Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens

Master Humphrey's Clock was a weekly periodical edited and written entirely by Charles Dickens and published from 4 April 1840 to 4 December 1841. It...

Geheimnis der alten Mamsell Cover image

Geheimnis der alten Mamsell by Eugenie Marlitt

In 'Geheimnis der alten Mamsell,' a young orphan named Felicitas, known as 'Fee,' is taken in by the wealthy Hellwig family, but faces prejudice and m...

Orlando. A Biography Cover image

Orlando. A Biography by Virginia Woolf

Orlando is a groundbreaking satirical novel that explores the nature of gender, identity, and time. The novel follows the life of Orlando, a young nob...

Ebenezer's Casket Cover image

Ebenezer's Casket by John Ulrich Giesy

It tells the story of Ebenezer and his quest for immortality. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores the dangers of unchecked technological...

Stine Cover image

Stine by Theodor Fontane

Stine, a young woman from a modest background, finds herself drawn to the attention of Graf Waldemar Haldern, a sickly young nobleman. Their romance b...

Ask Mamma: or The Richest Commoner In England Cover image

Ask Mamma: or The Richest Commoner In England by Robert Smith Surtees

It follows the story of John Jorrocks, a rich, self-made man with a passion for hunting, who finds himself embroiled in a series of comical misadventu...

Cinnamon and Angelica Cover image

Cinnamon and Angelica by John Middleton Murry

A mesmerizing novel by John Middleton Murry that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the shifting social dynamics of early 20th-century E...

The Forest Lovers Cover image

The Forest Lovers by Maurice Henry Hewlett

The story revolves around a young knight, Richard Lanfranc, who falls in love with a mysterious forest-dwelling woman named Alisande. The Forest Lover...

Reviews for Soldiers' Pay

No reviews posted or approved, yet...