1940s Books That are Still Influential Today

These 1940s books were extremely important in the world of Literature and had a strong influence on American culture. While many books come and go in popularity and appeal, several classics from the ’40s still reverberate with readers today. We listed a few of the most significant pieces of literature to come out of this important decade.

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