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World War I In American Fiction: An Anthology of Short Stories,Used
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Overshadowed by the socalled Good War that followed, the Great Warthe First World Warcaptured the imagination of American writers both while the conflict was underway and during the decades that followed. As these authors struggled and, at times, fought with one another to define the wars elusive meaning, they produced a body of short fiction astonishing in its range of styles and themes.Some of the richest of these short stories, originally published in longforgotten magazines and books, have remained lostuntil now. The first collection of its kind, World War I in American Fiction brings together 26 stories to present a fuller picture of the wars immediate impact on American culture and its subsequent, deeply contested memory. The volume features canonical authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Katherine Anne Porter, and Edith Wharton alongside writers who deserve a wider readership, such as Thomas Boyd, Kay Boyle, Claude McKay, and Laurence Stallings. The stories highlight the lingering effects of the war on veterans, women, and African Americans, and they take the reader from the contested skies over the Western Front to the influenzaravaged American home front. An extensive introduction places the stories in their historical and literary context.Published in the centennial year of the wars outbreak and designed to serve as an invaluable resource for students and teachers alike, World War I in American Fiction opens a new window on the conflict that remade America and the world.
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- Q: What is the main theme of World War I in American Fiction? A: The anthology explores the varying perspectives and interpretations of World War I as presented by American writers, highlighting the war's impact on culture, memory, and society.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this anthology? A: The book includes canonical authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Katherine Anne Porter, and Edith Wharton, along with lesser-known writers like Thomas Boyd and Claude McKay.
- Q: How many stories are included in the collection? A: World War I in American Fiction features a total of 26 short stories.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The anthology consists of 408 pages.
- Q: When was World War I in American Fiction published? A: The book was published on July 15, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is designed to serve as a valuable resource for both students and teachers, providing historical and literary context for the selected stories.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the anthology provide any historical context? A: Yes, it includes an extensive introduction that places the stories within their historical and literary context.
- Q: What unique perspectives does this book offer on World War I? A: The anthology highlights the lingering effects of the war on various groups, including veterans, women, and African Americans, offering a broader understanding of its impact.