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Few American novels are genuine classics, with a permanent place in our literature. This is one of them. First published in 1939, the story of an average American youth who survives World War I with serious injuries was an immediate bestseller. Its anti-war message had a profound effect on... read more
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Summary edit
Joe Bonham, a young soldier serving in World War I, awakens in a hospital bed after being caught in the blast of an exploding artillery shell. he gradually realizes where he is and what has happened to him, and struggles to find a way to communicate with the people caring for him.
Setting & Locations edit
- Shale City
- Bethlehem
- America
- France
- Paris
- Tucson
- California
- Los Angeles
- Colorado
- England
- Germany
- Roumania
First Sentence edit
He wished the phone would stop ringing.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 42 of 200 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)
Preceded by The Dark Tower, and followed by The Outsider.
This is book 207 of 214 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Big Sleep, and followed by Them.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Dalton Trumbo (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1939
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 309
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1939
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 309
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3539.R928 J6
- Dewey: 813.52
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