"From Here to Eternity "and "Thin Red Line," both wartime novels
(and major motion pictures), established Jones as one of the
greatest American writers of the 20th-century. For this first and
only collection of his stories (out of print for more than 15
years), arranged chronologically, James Jones wrote, in addition to
a general introduction, individual and very personal prefatory
remarks that illuminate his development as a writer over 20 years,
beginning in 1947. The 13 penetratingly sensitive, remarkably
varied stories are about men, women, and children in circumstances
ranging from war to marriage to childhood to courtship. Each story
is distinguished by the classical simplicity, emotional resonance,
and lasting impact that is the hallmark of the great short-story
writer. Brand new introduction by the author's daughter, Kaylie
Jones. The James Jones Literary Society will participate in the
promotion of this book.
"Superbly realized stories . . . Personal, vigorous,
meaningful."--"Library Journal"
"We feel the impact of Jones's vitality. He is masculine,
uninhibited, not abashed by whatever he uncovers of human weakness
and sexuality."--"Chicago Sun-Times"
"The thirteen stories are anything but dated . . . a compact
social history of what it was like for Mr. Jones's generation to
grow up, go to war, marry, and generally, to become people in
America."--"The Nation"
James Jones (1921-1977) became internationally famous with his
first novel, "From Here to Eternity," a classic portrayal of Army
life in WWII, which won the National Book Award. Over the next 25
years, he wrote 10 more books, both fiction and non-fiction.
Kaylie Jones, daughter of James Jones, is the author of four
novels, including "A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries "(also a major
film) and "Celeste Ascending."
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