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The Bridge Over the River Kwai
Book • 1952
Set during World War II, 'The Bridge Over the River Kwai' tells the story of British prisoners of war who are coerced into constructing a strategic bridge for the Japanese.
The novel delves into the complexities of war, focusing on characters like Colonel Nicholson, who becomes obsessed with building the perfect bridge, and Commander Shears, who leads a mission to sabotage it.
The book is a powerful exploration of pride, duty, and the absurdity of war.
The novel delves into the complexities of war, focusing on characters like Colonel Nicholson, who becomes obsessed with building the perfect bridge, and Commander Shears, who leads a mission to sabotage it.
The book is a powerful exploration of pride, duty, and the absurdity of war.
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Mentioned as the author of "The Bridge Over the River Kwai", a novel about the Burma Railway.
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