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James Jones

The Thin Red Line (1962) is a realistic depiction of war through the experiences of soldiers in the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. The novel follows Company C of the U.S. Marines in the Pacific in 1942, focusing on their internal struggles und

The story begins with the company's arrival on Guadalcanal, where they face Japanese forces. The central characters include Sergeant Welsh, a cynical and authoritarian leader; Private Witt, a rebel who clashes with authority; and Lieutenant Band, an insecure officer who tries to assert control. Jones does not glorify war, but depicts its brutality—the physical exhaustion, fear of death, and psychological trauma. The Battle of Hill 210 is a pivotal point, where soldiers, like Doll and Bell, experience transformation in the face of loss and chaos.

The novel explores themes of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the futility of war. Jones, himself a veteran, details the routines of the military, but also the internal conflicts—the conflict between duty and survival, individualism and collective struggle. The characters are complex, portrayed without heroic brilliance, which emphasizes the dehumanizing nature of war. Witt's death and Welsh's emotional distance symbolize the loss of hope and the trauma that war leaves behind.

The Thin Red Line is considered a classic of war literature, inspiring film adaptations, including Terrence Malick's 1998 one. Jones's realistic style and focus on the psychology of soldiers make the novel a powerful testament to the horrors of war and human endurance.

Naslov izvornika
The thin red line
Prijevod
Tomislav Ladan
Urednik
Višnja Ogrizović
Naslovnica
Bronislav Fajon
Dimenzije
20,5 x 14 cm
Ukupan broj strana
520
Nakladnik
Globus, Zagreb, 1980.
 
Latinica. Tvrde korice s ovitkom.
Jezik: Hrvatski.

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Prvi tom
Broj strana: 293
Stanje:Korišteno, u odličnom stanju
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Drugi tom
Broj strana: 227
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