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THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

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THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

by Tim O'Brien

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9780395515983
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039551598x . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. ; 8.50 X 5.90 X 1.10 inches; 273 pages .

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"The Things They Carried" is a powerful and moving collection of interconnected short stories about the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Written by Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam veteran himself, the book explores the physical and emotional weight that soldiers carry with them into battle, and the lasting effects that war can have on individuals and society as a whole. Through a series of gripping and often heart-wrenching vignettes, O'Brien delves into themes of memory, trauma, loss, and the power of storytelling to make sense of our experiences. He also examines the complexities of human nature and the moral ambiguities of war, showing how soldiers are often forced to confront difficult ethical dilemmas and make impossible choices in the midst of chaos and violence.

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Title
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
Author
Tim O'Brien
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
ISBN 10
039551598X
ISBN 13
9780395515983
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company
Place of Publication
Boston
Date Published
1990
Keywords
039551598x

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