literature and the war

"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.

Provides a collection of letters from Margaret Mitchell, the woman who created Scarlett from the film "Gone with the Wind.".

Profiles fourteen short stories, poems, plays, films, and songs inspired by the Civil War and its era, providing historical background, author and composer biographies, and discussion of styles and themes.

Details the life and achievements of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe whose book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, is said to have started the Civil War.

Contains nineteen essays discussing the depiction of war in Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls.".

Presents a biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote the popular and controversial novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" after she witnessed the injustice and cruelty of slavery.

Discusses Melville's Battle-Pieces, a book of poems that chronicles the Civil War from John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry through Lincoln's assassination.

Contains fourteen essays on the novel, a chronology, an updated bibliography, unpublished manuscript passages, and discarded chapter XII.

Presents twentieth-century critical essays on Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Discusses some of the women authors whose writings contributed to the conception of the ideas about the Civil War and its aftermath and some lesser known African-American women authors who documented little know aspects of the war.