The Great War and Modern Memory: The Illustrated Edition
by:
Paul Fussell (author)
World War I changed a generation, ushered in the modern era, and revolutionized how we see the world. Drawing from a variety of primary sources--including personal correspondence, newspapers, and literary works--this award-winning landmark study by Paul Fussell, originally published in 1975,...
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World War I changed a generation, ushered in the modern era, and revolutionized how we see the world. Drawing from a variety of primary sources--including personal correspondence, newspapers, and literary works--this award-winning landmark study by Paul Fussell, originally published in 1975, changed how we look at World War I. Enhanced with a wide selection of rare and fascinating images, this edition of The Great War and Modern Memory helps us fully grasp the true scope and continuing impact of this catastrophic war.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781402791666 (1402791666)
Publish date: September 4th 2012
Publisher: Sterling
Pages no: 464
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Literature,
Criticism,
Literary Criticism,
20th Century,
War,
Military,
Poetry,
Military History,
European History
"The Great Was and Modern Memory" examines world war I through its literature. It's an interesting topic, and I've recently become interested in the first world war. This not a light read. It's also not something to pick up if you aren't already familiar with the literary works of the era. I'm f...
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