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Evelyn Waugh
"Sword of Honour" series
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This series, consisting of three novels, is a satirical and poignant exploration of the human condition during World War II. The protagonist, Guy Crouchback, is a Roman Catholic and a member of the British aristocracy who joins the war effort with idealistic fervor, only to become disillusioned by the political machinations and moral compromises of the military.
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Norman Mailer
The Naked and the Dead
Similar to 'Sword of Honour', 'The Naked and the Dead' is a novel that depicts the brutal realities of war. The story is set during World War II and follows a group of soldiers as they fight their way across the Pacific.
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Graham Greene
The End of the Affair
Like 'Sword of Honour', 'The End of the Affair' explores themes of morality, love, and faith during a time of war. The novel takes place in London during and after World War II, and follows the tumultuous love affair between the protagonist, Maurice Bendrix, and the married Sarah Miles.
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John Irving
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Similar to 'Sword of Honour', 'A Prayer for Owen Meany' is a novel that deals with themes of faith, morality, and sacrifice. The story is set in the 1950s and 60s in a small New England town, and follows the life of Johnny Wheelwright, who believes his best friend, Owen Meany, is an instrument of God.
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Joseph Heller
Catch-22
Like 'Sword of Honour', 'Catch-22' is a satirical novel that explores the absurdity of war. The story is set during World War II and follows the life of Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, who is stationed on the island of Pianosa, off the coast of Italy.
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Graham Greene
The Quiet American
Similar to 'Sword of Honour', 'The Quiet American' is a novel that explores the political and moral complexities of war. The story is set in Vietnam during the French Indochina War and follows the lives of a British journalist, Thomas Fowler, and a young American, Alden Pyle.
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Michael Ondaatje
The English Patient
Like 'Sword of Honour', 'The English Patient' is a novel that explores the themes of love, war, and identity. The story is set during World War II and follows the lives of several characters who are brought together in an Italian villa.
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Philip Roth
The Human Stain
Similar to 'Sword of Honour', 'The Human Stain' is a novel that explores the themes of morality, identity, and the human condition. The story is set in the 1990s and follows the life of Coleman Silk, a classics professor at a small college in New England, who is forced to resign after being accused of making a racist remark.
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Alan Hollinghurst
The Line of Beauty
Like 'Sword of Honour', 'The Line of Beauty' is a novel that explores the themes of morality, identity, and the human condition. The story is set in the 1980s in London and follows the life of a young gay man, Nick Guest, who becomes involved with a wealthy and influential family.
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Lawrence Durrell
The Alexandria Quartet
Like 'Sword of Honour', 'The Alexandria Quartet' is a series of novels that explores the themes of love, war, and identity. The story is set in Alexandria, Egypt, during World War II and follows the lives of several characters who are connected to each other in various ways.
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