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The United States is known for the breadth of diversity in its literature – take a literary tour round the states with these fifty novels. This post continues where the first part left off, traveling from Hawaii all the way to Maryland. Hawaii – From Here to Eternity by James Jones (1951) This gigantic debut novel was based upon James Jones’ own experiences as a soldier stationed in Hawaii during WWII. It won the National Book Award after it was released and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra. Idaho – Housekeeping by Marilynne Rob
The United States is known for the breadth of diversity in its literature – take a literary tour round the states with these fifty novels. This post continues where the first part left off, traveling from Hawaii all the way to Maryland. Hawaii – From Here to Eternity by James Jones (1951) This gigantic debut novel was based upon James Jones’ own experiences as a soldier stationed in Hawaii during WWII. It won the National Book Award after it was released and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra. Idaho – Housekeeping by Marilynne Rob
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