The literature of war
By: Thomas Riggs, editor
Publisher: St. James Press; St James Pr
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1422
ISBN-13: 9781558628427; 9781558628434; 9781558628441; 9781558628465
Subjects: War in literature; War and literature
Description: Considers texts treating the diverse impacts of war on those who experience it, whether as soldiers or civilians, and examines the ways in which war is transformed through writing. Because the experience of war transcends geographical boundaries, genres, and specific conflicts, this book is organized thematically. The first volume highlights various approaches to war, from the theoretical to the experimental. The second volume considers texts centered on the experiences of those who encounter war, whether on the battlefield or the home front. The final volume explores a body of writing reflecting on the impacts of war on individuals, communities, cultures, and human values.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.