Going after Cacciato

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Frustrated by the war in Vietnam, an Army private lays down his rifle and begins to walk from the jungles of Vietnam to the streets of Paris. "In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war no…

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Title Statements

Full title :Going after Cacciato / Tim O'Brien.

Summary

Frustrated by the war in Vietnam, an Army private lays down his rifle and begins to walk from the jungles of Vietnam to the streets of Paris.

"In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all."--Publisher's description.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©1978
Edition:First Broadway books trade paperback edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Broadway Books
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©1978

Notes

"A hardcover edition of this book was originally published in 1978 by Delacorte Press."--Title page verso.

The Physical Object

Description:336 pages ; : 21 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780767904421, 0767904427, 9780613078764, 0613078764
oclc:ocm41347034
LC Classification:PS3565.B75
Dewey Decimal:813/.54

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