Classic Stories of World War II

by John Steinbeck, James A. Michener, Kurt Vonnegut, Norman Mailer, J.G. Ballard

Genres: Historical Fiction; War & Military

Synopsis

A collection of the greatest stories ever written about World War II. World War II brought grief and destruction, but it also inspired some of the most impassioned literature in history. Classic Stories of World War II includes excerpts from novels such as James Jones’s From Here to Eternity and Joseph Heller’s Catch-22, as well as real-life accounts of the Battle of Britain by Guy Gibson and the exploits of the French Resistance by Nancy Wake. More than a dozen riveting stories of the war from esteemed authors are featured, providing the reader with a rich variety of perspectives that will bring a new understanding of this global conflict.

Release date: May 8, 2018

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Print pages: 256