From Here to Eternity
by James Jones
Paperback Hardcover Library Binding Mass Market Paperback"From Here to Eternity" is a novel by American author James Jones, published in 1951. The book takes place in 1941 at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, and follows the lives of several U.S. Army soldiers stationed there. The story examines themes of masculinity, war, sexuality, and the realities of military life. The main character is Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a talented bugler who is transferred to Hawaii and assigned to a unit that is notorious for its harsh treatment of soldiers. Prewitt clashes with his superiors and fellow soldiers due to his refusal to participate in the unit's boxing team, which he feels goes against his personal values. Along the way, Prewitt forms close relationships with the other soldiers, including his friend Private Angelo Maggio, and begins a tumultuous romance with a local woman named Lorene. The novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the toll that war takes on individuals, both in the field and at home.
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