The Naked and the Dead
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| + | '''''The Naked and the Dead''''' is a [[1948]] novel by [[Norman Mailer]]. It is based on his experiences during [[World War II]]. It was later adapted into a movie of the same title in [[1958]]. | ||
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| + | Set in the [[Oceania|South Pacific]] and dealing primarily with a single reconnaissance [[platoon]] of riflemen, the novel contains several combat scenes, but focuses on the psychological portraits of the men in the squad. The tension of the novel derives mostly from the conflict between officers and men, including the lieutenant of the squad and the men under him as well as his superiors. The novel questions the impact of high-ranking officers and their decisions on the outcomes of military campaigns. | ||
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| + | ''The Naked and the Dead'' was Mailer's first published novel and his only hugely successful one; it established his reputation as a novelist and brought international recognition. | ||
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The Naked and the Dead is a 1948 novel by Norman Mailer. It is based on his experiences during World War II. It was later adapted into a movie of the same title in 1958.
Set in the South Pacific and dealing primarily with a single reconnaissance platoon of riflemen, the novel contains several combat scenes, but focuses on the psychological portraits of the men in the squad. The tension of the novel derives mostly from the conflict between officers and men, including the lieutenant of the squad and the men under him as well as his superiors. The novel questions the impact of high-ranking officers and their decisions on the outcomes of military campaigns.
The Naked and the Dead was Mailer's first published novel and his only hugely successful one; it established his reputation as a novelist and brought international recognition.
