Description
'There they stood, bumbling into lines with a bit of difficulty: Mother Finland's chosen sacrifice to world history'
Unknown Soldiers follows the fates of a ramshackle troupe of machine-gunners in the Second World War, as they argue, joke, swear, cadge a loaf of bread or a cigarette, combat both boredom and horror in the swamps and pine forests - and discover that war will make or break them. One of Finland's best-loved books, this gritty and unromantic depiction of battle honours the dogged determination of a country and the bonds of brotherhood forged between men at war, as they fight for their lives.
'A rediscovered classic... profound and enriching ... Unknown Soldiers still has the power to shock' Herald
Unknown Soldiersfollows the fates of a ramshackle troupe of machine-gunners in the Second World War, as they argue, joke, swear, cadge a loaf of bread or a cigarette, combat both boredom and horror in the swamps and pine forests - and discover that war will make or break them.
About the Author
Vainoe Linna (1920-1992) was one of the most influential Finnish authors of the 20th century. He shot to immediate literary fame with his third novel, Tuntematon sotilas (Unknown Soldiers), and consolidated his position with the trilogy Taalla Pohjantahden alla (Under the North Star).
Reviews
One of the best war novels ever written * Guardian *
Book Information
ISBN 9780141393650
Author Vainoe Linna
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Series Penguin Modern Classics
Weight(grams) 348g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm
