The Things They Carried (Twentieth Anniversary Edition)
by O'Brien, Tim
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 054739117X
- ISBN 13
- 9780547391175
- Seller
-
Fayetteville, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Synopsis
"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.
Read More: Identifying first editions of The Things They Carried (Twentieth Anniversary Edition)
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Acme Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1530
- Title
- The Things They Carried (Twentieth Anniversary Edition)
- Author
- O'Brien, Tim
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 054739117X
- ISBN 13
- 9780547391175
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- 054739117X, Fiction, Vietnam War
Terms of Sale
Acme Books
About the Seller
Acme Books
About Acme Books
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: