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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Paul Fussells award-winning landmark study of World War I, originally published in 1975, remains as original and gripping today as ever—but now, for the first time, his literary and illuminating account comes in a beautifully illustrated edition. World War I changed a generation, ushered in the modern era, and revolutionized how we see the world. By drawing from a variety of primary sources—including personal correspondence, newspapers, and literary works—Fussell brings the period alive. Not only does he give us a more profound understanding of what the Great War meant to the people who lived through it, he also analyzes our modern perception of its impact. The wide selection of rare and fascinating images (approximately 160 of them) includes photographs, illustrations, and maps from period books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and other publications. Not only do they heighten the impact of Fussells remarkable critical interpretation, they help us fully grasp the true scope of this aptly named and catastrophic war.
Book News Annotation:Fussell, a former educator and author with multiple interests in 18th
century literature and 20th century history, has prepared a
fully-illustrated edition of his landmark book on World War I and its
effects on literary expression. The author details how that
devastating war changed a generation, introduced the modern era, and
altered the perspectives and world views of writers, from novelists
and poets to essayists and playwrights. While certainly scholarly and
well-researched, the book also is emotional. The author, a combat of
World War II, illustrates his empathy for the soldiers who fought in
World War I as well as the insanity of mechanized war and its impact
on literature and its creators.
Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Paul Fussell's National Book Award-winning study of World War I, first published in 1975, remains as gripping today as ever--and now this landmark book is enhanced with a wide selection of rare and fascinating images, including photographs, illustrations, and maps from magazines, advertisements, and other publications. Synopsis: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. About the AuthorPaul Fussell is a professor emeritus of English Literature at the University of Pennsylvania who served as an infantry officer during World War II. He is the acclaimed author of more than 20 books, including Class: a Guide Through the American Status System (Touchstone 1992) and The Boys' Crusade: The American Infantry in Northwestern Europe, 1944-1945 (Modern Library 2005). What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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