Matterhorn (novel)
2009 novel by Karl Marlantes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War is a novel by American author and decorated Marine, Karl Marlantes. It was first published by El Leon Literary Arts in 2009 (in small quantity) and re-issued (and slightly edited) as a major publication of Atlantic Monthly Press[1] on March 23, 2010.[2]
Author | Karl Marlantes |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | War novel |
Publisher | El Leon Literary Arts / Atlantic Monthly Press |
Publication date | first edition (May 2009) / revised edition (March 2010) |
Media type | Hardcover |
Pages | 600 |
ISBN | 9780802119285 |
OCLC | 501071580 |
Followed by | What It Is Like To Go To War |
Marlantes is a graduate of Yale University and a Rhodes Scholar. He is also a highly decorated Marine who served in Vietnam. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation Medals for valor, two Purple Hearts, and ten Air Medals. He spent 30 years working on the novel, which was rejected for publication numerous times.[3]