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James Jones

    November 6, 1921 – May 9, 1977

    James Jones was an American author renowned for his profound explorations of World War II and its enduring aftermath. His personal wartime experiences, from witnessing the attack on Pearl Harbor to engaging in combat on Guadalcanal and enduring recovery from wounds, formed the bedrock of his most significant novels. Jones's work delves deeply into the psychological and emotional toll of war on the individual soldier, unflinchingly portraying the harsh realities of military life and its lasting impact on the human spirit. His distinctive voice is characterized by a raw honesty and a meticulous depiction of human experience under extreme duress.

    James Jones
    Go To The Widowmaker
    Some Came Running
    From Here to Eternity
    La delgada línea roja
    The Merry Month of May
    Whistle