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The Language of War: Literature and Culture in the U.S. from the Civil War through World War II by James Dawes - Used Book - Hardcover - from Better World Books and Biblio.com
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Looking at American literature composed during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, this study seeks to understand the relationship between wartime violence and language, exploring how war affects literary representation of violence, and in turn, how literary representation affects cultural attitudes toward the violence of war.



The Language of War: Literature and Culture in the U.S. from the Civil War through World War II

by James Dawes

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Book desription: Harvard University Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!

  • Bookseller: Better World Books US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: GRP10484402
  • Book condition: Used - Good
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0674006488
  • ISBN 13: 9780674006485
  • Publisher: Harvard University Press
  • Date published: 2002
  • Pages: 320
  • Size: 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25 inches
  • LCCN: PS228.W37D38 2002
  • Dewey: 810.9/358
  • Weight: 1.45 pounds

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