The Young Lions

The Young Lions

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Irwin Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pan Books, 1957

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner inscription front end page

This powerful war novel, The Young Lions, chronicles the intertwined fates of three men—two American soldiers and one German officer—as they navigate the brutal realities of World War II. Shaw masterfully portrays the psychological toll of combat and the moral ambiguities faced by individuals caught in a global conflict. The narrative presents a stark, unflinching look at heroism, cowardice, and the devastating impact of war on the human spirit. It argues for a deeper understanding of the complex motivations that drive men to fight, illustrating the profound personal transformations wrought by unprecedented violence. This compelling work remains a poignant and essential examination of a pivotal moment in history.

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Description

Author: Irwin Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pan Books, 1957

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner inscription front end page

This powerful war novel, The Young Lions, chronicles the intertwined fates of three men—two American soldiers and one German officer—as they navigate the brutal realities of World War II. Shaw masterfully portrays the psychological toll of combat and the moral ambiguities faced by individuals caught in a global conflict. The narrative presents a stark, unflinching look at heroism, cowardice, and the devastating impact of war on the human spirit. It argues for a deeper understanding of the complex motivations that drive men to fight, illustrating the profound personal transformations wrought by unprecedented violence. This compelling work remains a poignant and essential examination of a pivotal moment in history.