Fires on the Plain - (Tuttle Classics) by Shohei Ooka (Paperback)

Fires on the Plain is a haunting novel that explores the complete degradation and isolation of a man during World War II.

Set on the island of Leyte in the Philippines, the Japanese army is disintegrating under the hammer blows of the American landings.

The novel follows Private Tamura, a sensitive and intelligent man, as he loses his ties to society one by one until he becomes an outcast.

Despite the shocking events, the novel offers an uplifting vision during a time of crushing horror, making it just as relevant today as when it was originally published.

With precise skill and beautifully controlled power, Shohei Ooka's translation is outstanding.

Don't miss out on this powerful and thought-provoking read that will strike a chord with anyone who has lived through the horrors of war.