From Here to Eternity

Name: From Here to Eternity
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141393223
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By James Jones

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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From Here to Eternity by James Jones is a gripping tale set in the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. It delves into the lives of soldiers stationed in Hawaii, exploring themes of camaraderie, love, and the harsh realities of military life. The novel intricately weaves the personal battles faced by the characters with the impending historical event, offering a powerful critique of the military system.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by in-depth character studies set against the backdrop of military life in the years leading up to the Second World War. This gripping historical fiction offers a vivid portrayal of personal struggles and societal issues within the confined world of a peacetime army base, delivering both intense drama and insightful social commentary.

From Here to Eternity

Prew won't conform. He could have been the best boxer and the best bugler in his division, but he chooses the life of a straight soldier in Hawaii under the fierce tutelage of Sergeant Milt Warden. When he refuses to box for his company for mysterious reasons, he is given 'The Treatment', a relentless campaign of physical and mental abuse.

Published here in its uncensored original version, From Here to Eternity is a raw, electrifying account of soldiers in the months leading up to Pearl Harbor - of men who are trained to fight the enemy, but cannot resist fighting each other.

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James Jones' epic drama of army life in the calm before Pearl Harbor comes to Penguin Modern Classics—now with previously censored scenes restored.

Diamond Head, Hawaii, 1941. Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt is a career soldier and a champion welterweight. But when he refuses to join the company's boxing team for reasons he will not explain, he is subjected to brutal hazing by his fellow soldiers.

First Sgt. Milton Anthony Warden knows how to soldier better than almost anyone, yet he's risking his career to have an affair with the commanding officer's wife. Both Warden and Prewitt are bound by a common bond: the Army.

In this magnificent but brutal classic of a soldier's life, James Jones portrays the courage, violence and passions of men and women who live by unspoken codes and with unutterable despair. One of the most important American novels to come out of World War II, From Here to Eternity is a masterpiece that captures, as no other, the honour and savagery of men.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

From Here to Eternity by James Jones is praised for its raw, brutal and forceful depiction of army life, filled with a wide range of human emotions, from rage to tenderness. The novel is described as compelling and compassionate, capturing the harsh realities of military existence with unparalleled realism. It is recognised for its exceptional storytelling, effectively conveying the intensity and nobility of its characters and setting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141393223

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 653g

Pages: 976

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction James Jones Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

James Jones (1921-1977) was born in Robinson, Illinois and enlisted in the US army in 1939, serving in the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii during Pearl Harbor and later in Guadalcanal in the Pacfic, where he was wounded in action. He drew on his wartime experiences in his many acclaimed novels, including the National Book Award-winner From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line.