The Naked and the Dead: 50th Anniversary Edition

Fiftieth anniversary edition with a new introduction created especially for the occasion by Norman Mailer Visceral and gripping, The Naked and the Dead is an essential work from one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. Hailed as one of the finest novels to come out of the Second World War, The Naked and the Dead received unprecedented critical acclaim upon its publication and has since become part of the American canon. Written in gritty, journalistic detail, the story follows an army platoon of foot soldiers who are fighting for the possession of the Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Composed in 1948, The Naked and the Dead is representative of the best in twentieth-century American writing.
ASIN: 0312265050
VSKU: GBV.0312265050.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Mailer, Norman
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have some markings or highlighting. Used copies may not include access codes or Cd's. Slight bending may be present.