TagKarl Marlantes

Karl Marlantes is an American author and decorated Vietnam War veteran, born on December 24, 1944, in Seaside, Oregon. He is best known for his critically acclaimed debut novel “Matterhorn,” which draws on his own experiences as a Marine in the Vietnam War. Marlantes graduated from Yale University and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar before serving as a Marine Corps officer. His firsthand combat experience deeply informs his writing, bringing authenticity and emotional depth to his work. “Matterhorn” took over three decades to write and was published in 2010, receiving numerous accolades for its realistic and harrowing depiction of war. Marlantes has also written a memoir, “What It Is Like to Go to War,” which further explores his reflections on combat and its aftermath. His contributions to literature and his candid examination of the soldier’s experience have made a significant impact on contemporary war narratives.