by Pierre Boulle · A. Liber · ISBN 9788391655405
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This literary masterpiece tells the story of a group of British prisoners of war forced to build a strategic bridge in the Burmese jungle in 1943. The plot explores the clash of wills between the Japanese Colonel Saito, who despises the prisoners for not choosing suicide, and the British Colonel Nicholson, a man of unwavering principles. The novel has become a contemporary classic, offering a deep look at the human condition, honor, and war. Its impact was such that it inspired David Lean's famous film adaptation, which won seven Oscars, cementing this story as an essential reference in war literature.
