Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo (English) Paperback Book

Description: Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo, E.L. Doctorow It was the war to end all wars, the global struggle that would finally make the world safe for democracy - at any cost. But one American soldier has paid a price beyond measure. And within the disfigured flesh that was once a vision of youth lives a spirit that cannot accept what the world has become. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description New to Penguin Modern Classics with a new introduction by E. L. Doctorow on the seventieth anniversary of its first publicationIt was the war to end all wars, the global struggle that would finally make the world safe for democracy - at any cost. But one American soldier has paid a price beyond measure. And within the disfigured flesh that was once a vision of youth lives a spirit that cannot accept what the world has become.An immediate bestseller upon its first publication in 1939, Trumbos stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of the First World War brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. As timely as ever. Notes New edition of this anti-war novel, with an introduction by E.L. Doctorow. Author Biography E. L. Doctorow (1931-2015) was one of Americas most accomplished and acclaimed writers. Winner of the National Book Award, three National Book Critics Circle Awards, two PEN/Faulkner Awards, and the National Humanities Medal, he is the author of twelve novels that explored the drama of American life from the late-19th century to the 21st. Review Powerful ... an eye-opener - Michael Moore A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it Saturday Review Review Quote Powerful ... an eye-opener - Michael MooreA book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it Saturday Review Details ISBN0141189819 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 0141189819 ISBN-13 9780141189819 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-07-30 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.52 Author E.L. Doctorow Media Book Birth 1905 Death 1976 Pages 288 Short Title JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN Language English Series Penguin Modern Classics UK Release Date 2009-07-30 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-09-06 AU Release Date 2009-09-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21011756;

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