Most Na Rzece Kwai by Pierre Boulle
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping narrative follows the harrowing experiences of British prisoners of war forced to construct a strategic railway bridge in the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. Under the oppressive command of their captors, the prisoners grapple with the moral complexities of collaboration and resistance, while their leader, Colonel Nicholson, becomes obsessively committed to proving the superiority of British engineering and discipline. The story delves into themes of honor, duty, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that questions the true cost of pride and ambition.
- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - The Bridge over the River Kwai
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