Herr, Michael

Dispatches (Picador Collection)

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ISBN 13:: 9781035038947
author:: Herr, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Picador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 13 x 1.9 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Journalism,
Condition:: New
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Dispatches is a groundbreaking work of journalism that offers a harrowing account of the Vietnam War. Michael Herr's unflinching report from the front lines cuts through the facade of patriotism and heroism, revealing the brutal reality of war and its devastating impact on a generation of young men.

First published in 1977, Dispatches was a revolutionary piece of new journalism that has forever shaped our understanding of the conflict. Herr's account is both haunting and honest, evoking the experiences of soldiers in Vietnam with unflinching precision.

A powerful and thought-provoking read, Dispatches is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War and its enduring impact on our world.

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