| The Cambridge Companion to War Writing Contributor(s): McLoughlin, Kate (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521895685 ISBN-13: 9780521895682 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $121.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 820.935 |
| LCCN: 2009005858 |
| Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9" (1.32 lbs) 292 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: War writing is an ancient genre that continues to be of vital importance. Times of crisis push literature to its limits, requiring writers to exploit their expressive resources to the maximum in response to extreme events. This Companion focuses on British and American war writing, from Beowulf and Shakespeare to bloggers on the 'War on Terror'. Thirteen period-based chapters are complemented by five thematic chapters and two chapters charting influences. This uniquely wide range facilitates both local and comparative study. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and includes suggestions for further reading. A chronology illustrates how key texts relate to major conflicts. The Companion also explores the latest theoretical thinking on war representation to give access to this developing area and to suggest new directions for research. In addition to students of literature, the volume will interest those working in war studies, history, and cultural studies. |
Contributor Bio(s): McLoughlin, Kate: - Kate McLoughlin is a Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Glasgow. |