Trumbo, Dalton
Johnny Got His Gun (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141189819
- author:
- Trumbo, Dalton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- World War I
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 1939, "Johnny Got His Gun" is a powerful antiwar novel by Dalton Trumbo. The story follows a young American soldier who is severely injured in World War I, leaving him armless, legless, and faceless, yet still possessing a sharp mind.
This thought-provoking novel has had a significant impact on readers, particularly those who came of age during World War II and the Vietnam era. The book's emotional intensity and uncompromising portrayal of war and injustice have made it a deeply affecting read.
Featuring new introductions by Ron Kovic and Dalton Trumbo, this edition of "Johnny Got His Gun" provides a unique perspective on this influential work of literature.
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