Question: what's allegory and fable? is Life of Pi both? 

Answer: The second part of the book(comprising most of the text) is a blend of a detailed and realistic survival memoir and a fantastic allegory in a medieval style. I personally feel that story contains both fable and allegory, the same as many books might be considered historical fiction. It's very interesting reading.
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