The Suicide Run

Five Tales of the Marine Corps

Autori

• William Styron

Parametri

• 208 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Guerre
• Narrativa
• Prosa di guerra
• Prosa storica
• Racconti

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Exploring the complexities of military life, this collection features five narratives inspired by William Styron's experiences as a U.S. Marine. "Blankenship" reflects on his time as a prison guard post-World War II, while "Marriott, the Marine" and "The Suicide Run" delve into the surreal nature of being drafted again for the Korean War. "My Father's House" addresses the challenges of reintegration into civilian life, and "Elobey, Annobón, and Corisco" reveals a soldier's escapism through daydreams of distant islands amid the dread of impending battle.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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