James Jones (author)

James Jones (November 6, 1921 – May 9, 1977) is an American author most famous for his explorations of World War II and its aftermath.

Life

Jones was born in 1921 in Robinson, Illinois. He served in the US 25th Infantry Division during World War II, and was injured in the Battle of Guadalcanal.

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Robinson, Illinois - US 25th Infantry Division - World War II - Battle of Guadalcanal

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His wartime experiences inspired some of his most famous works. He witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which led to his first novel, From Here to Eternity. He wrote The Thin Red Line about the Battle of Guadalcanal. From Here to Eternity won the National Book Award in 1952. It has been named one of the 100 best novels of the 20th century by the Modern Library.

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From Here to Eternity - The Thin Red Line - National Book Award - 1952 - Modern Library

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He assisted in the formation of the Handy Writers' Colony in Marshall, Illinois.

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Handy Writers' Colony - Marshall, Illinois

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