"This . . . study examines the truth behind the myths and misconceptions that defined the American Civil War, as portrayed through the popular literary works of the time. This book outlines . . . events and developments and provides context for the historical period and work, aligns with Common Core standards in English language arts and social studies, discusses six major writers of the Civil War Era, [and] gives readers insight into how literature and other art forms reflect the social conditions and are inspired by events of the time"--Provided by publisher.
Examines writings about war from around the world and throughout history, focusing on the impacts of war, including the impacts on mind, body, gender and gender relations, families, communities, countries, death, values, aesthetics, and posterity.
Examines writings about war from around the world and throughout history, focusing on the experiences of writers, including combatants, women at war, prisoners, refugees, exiles, the home front, and change.
Provides background on the life of American novelist Tim O'Brien and his influences, features twenty-three articles that explore war in his novel "The Things They Carried," and examines issues of war in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Contains seventeen essays that examine how Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" explores the theme of war while reflecting society's attitudes toward military conflicts.
Contains articles that provide background on the life of author John Knowles, explore the meaning of war in his novel "A Separate Peace," and provide contemporary perspectives on war.
Beginning with an examination of the fighting methods of the individual orc warrior, the book expands to look at how they do battle in their small war bands and in vast armies.
