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The Caine Mutiny

Herman Wouk’s The Caine Mutiny is a classic war novel that examines the psychological and moral struggles faced by naval officers during World War II. Through the story of Captain Queeg and the controversial decision to mutiny against him, Wouk highlights the tension between authority and responsibility, obedience and conscience. The book remains a powerful exploration of human flaws, courage, and integrity in the crucible of war.

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PS 3545 WE8 1957

Publisher

New York : international collection library., 1951

Collation

498 p.

Language

English

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PS 3545 WE8 1957

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Subject(s)

World War II fiction
Naval warfare
Military leadership
Court-martial proceedings

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The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk was first published in 1951 by Little, Brown and Company. The novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1952, is set during World War II and tells the story of the fictional U.S. Navy minesweeper USS Caine. The narrative centers on the tensions between officers and crew, culminating in a mutiny against Captain Queeg, whose leadership is increasingly seen as unstable. The book explores themes of duty, authority, morality, and the complexities of human character under the strain of war.

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