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Writing Against the Grain: John Hersey
John Hersey fused the techniques of journalism and fiction-writing in a distinctive way. His novels sometimes have the feel of documentaries, just as much of his nonfiction bears the stamp of a master storyteller. The ambiguity surrounding his identity as a writer may help explain why the genteel Hersey remains relatively ignored in the world of letters. We put an end to that!
World War Two at Sea: A Special “Books into Film”
The generation that fought World War Two is now passing into history, but the literary legacy it left behind remains. The literature resulting from the war was massive, ranging from histories and reminiscences to fiction, including some of the finest novels ever written. We survey a selection of World War Two novels that fit into a narrow set of criteria: They were written about the naval war in the Pacific; they were written by authors who served in the U.S. Navy; and there was a feature film version of each book. The eight we chose are remarkable both in quality and diversity. Weigh anchor!
Previously in Firsts
1992 – Erle Stanley Gardner and Ross Macdonald
2002 – John D. MacDonald and Marty Holland