McLoughlin, Kate

Writing War, Writing Lives

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ISBN 13:
9780367023997
author:
McLoughlin, Kate
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
180
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£35.57

Description

War affects life writing and lives affect war writing. This collection of essays explores the creative innovations that occur when the demands of writing about war and writing about one's own life intersect. The eight chapters, written by leading scholars in the field, examine the challenges of authenticity in war writing, from traditional forms like letters and diaries to more experimental approaches like poetry and digital media. The book spans a wide chronological range, from the early 19th century to contemporary texts, and features a diverse range of authors. By bringing together writers from different backgrounds and disciplines, this volume sheds light on the complex relationships between war, identity, and creative expression.

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