Herman Wouk

Herman Wouk (1915–2019) was an American novelist and playwright best known for sweeping historical and family-saga novels that often drew on his experiences in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His major works include The Caine Mutiny (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance. Wouk's writing blends thorough historical research with character-driven storytelling and has had enduring popularity and influence in American letters.