War in Tim O'Brien's the Things They Carried

by Gary Wiener

Book Overview

This did not happen is a common refrain throughout the stories in The Things They Carried. Tim O'Brien's account of the Vietnam War purposely blurs the line between fact and fiction to get closer to the truth of what soldiers actually experienced. This compelling volume explores the life of Tim O'Brien and his attempts to wrestle with the trauma and shame of war in The Things They Carried. A collection of related essays explore topics such as the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737754605
• ISBN13: 9780737754605
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12