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George Sessions Perry

    Once celebrated as one of Texas's most acclaimed authors, this writer captured the essence of rural and small-town life with profound insight. His masterwork, often compared to Steinbeck's iconic narratives, stands as a seminal piece of agrarian literature. Following the profound trauma of wartime experiences, his focus shifted to unflinching nonfiction, delving into personal histories and regional chronicles. Though his output spanned both fiction and fact, his legacy, while significant, has faded from common recognition.

    The New Yorker Book of War Pieces
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    • The New Yorker Book of War Pieces

      London, 1939 to Hiroshima, 1945

      • 562 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Presents distinguished journalistic accounts of the Second World War, from the bombing of English cities, to the dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima, to a profile of the young Lt. John Kennedy, and many other classic reports

      The New Yorker Book of War Pieces