The Naked and the Dead
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Hailed as one of the finest novels to come out of World War II, "The Naked and the Dead" received unprecedented critical acclaim upon its 1948 publication and has since become part of the American canon. Written in gritty, journalistic detail, the story follows an Army platoon stationed on
… More »Hailed as one of the finest novels to come out of World War II, "The Naked and the Dead" received unprecedented critical acclaim upon its 1948 publication and has since become part of the American canon. Written in gritty, journalistic detail, the story follows an Army platoon stationed on the Japanese-held island of Anopopei.
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Imprint:
New York - PicadorH Holt
Pages:
721
Edition:
50th anniversary ed
ISBN:
0312265050, 9780312265052
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Norman Mailer ; with a new introduction by the author
Characteristics:
721 p. :,1 map ;,21 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Mailer, Norman
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Add a CommentIn his first novel, Norman Mailer offers a realistic description of a front line soldier's experiences during World War II. The author, a veteran of America's Pacific Campaign, writes with great realism and emotional depth. Personally, I struggled through the first half of this novel, often wondering why this book is so highly regarded. I'm glad that I finished the book, because the second half is simply amazing.