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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      28 January 2010
      16 July 2009
      ISBN:
      9781139002646
      9780521895682
      9780521720045
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL9780521895682
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.59kg, 292 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.47kg, 290 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Literature, Area Studies, American Literature, American Studies, English Literature: General Interest
      Series:
      Cambridge Companions to Literature
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    Subjects:
    Literature, Area Studies, American Literature, American Studies, English Literature: General Interest
    Series:
    Cambridge Companions to Literature
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    War writing is an ancient genre that continues to be of vital importance. Times of crisis push literature to its limits, requiring writers to exploit their expressive resources to the maximum in response to extreme events. This Companion focuses on British and American war writing, from Beowulf and Shakespeare to bloggers on the 'War on Terror'. Thirteen period-based chapters are complemented by five thematic chapters and two chapters charting influences. This uniquely wide range facilitates both local and comparative study. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and includes suggestions for further reading. A chronology illustrates how key texts relate to major conflicts. The Companion also explores the latest theoretical thinking on war representation to give access to this developing area and to suggest new directions for research. In addition to students of literature, the volume will interest those working in war studies, history, and cultural studies.

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    • 14 - The First World War: British writing
      pp 160-174
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