Description: The Trumpet Unblown by William Hoffman ; Crest Giant d384 ; 1st edition paperback, 3rd printing. Cover by Baryé Phillips The Trumpet Unblown is a 1955 novel by William Hoffman that tells the story of a young man named David Riesman who is drafted into the army during World War II. Riesman is a gifted musician, but he is also physically and emotionally frail. He struggles to adjust to the rigors of military life, and he is eventually assigned to a medical corps field hospital. Riesman witnesses the horrors of war firsthand, and he is forced to confront his own mortality. He also comes to terms with his own limitations, and he realizes that he may never be able to live up to his full potential. The Trumpet Unblown is a powerful and moving novel about the human cost of war. It is a story about loss, grief, and redemption. The novel was praised by critics for its realistic depiction of war and its honest portrayal of the human condition. Here are some additional details about the book: It was inspired by Hoffman's own experiences as a soldier in World War II.It was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction in 1955.It has been adapted into a film and a television miniseries.If you are interested in reading a powerful and moving novel about the human cost of war, I highly recommend The Trumpet Unblown. It is a classic of American literature.
Price: 16.52 USD
Location: Farmington, Michigan
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Vintage Paperback
Author: William Hoffman
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Topic: Literature
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
